Cesar
15+ Year Contributor
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- May 24, 2003
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Titusville,
Florida
I went for a ride last night, and the car boosted like never before.
I would hit up to 15 psi, then the car would cut out. (fuel cut maybe?)
So anyway, on my way home, The turbo started to spool than POP!. The car died. It was kinda loud. anyway, the car would turn over but not start.
So I pull over and find out that the alternator belt had come loose
I go home ad grab some tools and put the belt back on. The alternator starts to smoke, and since the bearing on it was already starting to screech I figured it was time for a replacement.
Since I was close to home (about a mile) I decide to attempt to make it home, keeping an eye on the temperature guage.. I almost made it. I had the car towed.
Next day after replacing the alternator, I realize I had a vaccum leak. The lower intercooler pipe had blown off. I re-clamped it.
So I try to start the car and it will attemp to start, meaning it will fire up, but die immediately, unless I rev it, but as soon as I let go it dies.
I had the alternator tested and It is in good condition. I mean I went to autozone and they tested it. The charging system light does stay on (dimly).
I have compression on alll cylinders.
I need help.
Thanks
I would hit up to 15 psi, then the car would cut out. (fuel cut maybe?)
So anyway, on my way home, The turbo started to spool than POP!. The car died. It was kinda loud. anyway, the car would turn over but not start.
So I pull over and find out that the alternator belt had come loose
I go home ad grab some tools and put the belt back on. The alternator starts to smoke, and since the bearing on it was already starting to screech I figured it was time for a replacement.
Since I was close to home (about a mile) I decide to attempt to make it home, keeping an eye on the temperature guage.. I almost made it. I had the car towed.
Next day after replacing the alternator, I realize I had a vaccum leak. The lower intercooler pipe had blown off. I re-clamped it.
So I try to start the car and it will attemp to start, meaning it will fire up, but die immediately, unless I rev it, but as soon as I let go it dies.
I had the alternator tested and It is in good condition. I mean I went to autozone and they tested it. The charging system light does stay on (dimly).
I have compression on alll cylinders.
I need help.
Thanks