What's that thing above the alternator?

[mikevar94]

Stupid question...I know but I can't figure it out. Can't be the waterpump right? It just start smoking bad on my way back from work. And of course my temp gauge stopped working a couple days ago so I can't tell if its overheating.

 

[Jazz]

Power steering pump

 

[mikevar94]

Power steering pump! Never mind! Just gotta figure out now if the smoke is coming from that or the alternator hard to tell since its right above the alt. also the psp has a little oil in it as if its seeping thru the lines. Sound like it could be that?

 

[Jazz]

If it's leaking fluid make sure u have fluid in the reservoir

 

[hotrodssnova]

A leaking psp will destroy your alternator.

 

[Archeryfreak]

I have not ever seen a PS pump smoke. The alternator will smoked if dripped on or I could be over charging and getting hot as well.

 

[mikevar94]

I'm gonna replace the leaky psp. Do you think the alternator will be fine? It's a month old

 

[Supra Mario]

Are you sure it's leaking? my alternator was smoking and got me worried but it was from a little oil spilled on it and it just kept on cooking it. So hopefully it's just something little like that, good luck

 

[koafallenangel]

There is a big nut on top i believe its a 14 check to make sure its tight because it gets loose and leaks which will cause your car to smoke.

 

[mikevar94]

There is a big nut on top i believe its a 14 check to make sure its tight because it gets loose and leaks which will cause your car to smoke.

Yeah that's what I was talking about. That's the area that has fluid all over it

 

[bryanwheat]

Yeah that's what I was talking about. That's the area that has fluid all over it

It is probably just the o rings. The nut doesn't just come loose on its own.