1995 Chevy Caprice At a loss.

Tiny
VICANDCJCLIME
  • MEMBER
  • 1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
This car was " garaged" most of the time,
with the occasional trip to the market once a month, before being given to us as a gift by my mother in law, because she became too old to drive. She serviced it regularly.
For the last couple of weeks, the engine is " missing", especially in accelaration, and there is a
squeal/ thumping noise coming from the front of the engine. My husband and I thought it sounded like
something hitting / or in the way of the fan belt, but found nothing on inspection.
The noise seems to lessen once the engine is warmed up.
Last night we went to start the car, and heard a terrible metal screeching noise, then heavy smoke
coming out from under the hood.
We shut down the car immediately, and opened
the hood to investigate. Everything seemed very hot, and we were unable to locate where the smoke was coming from.
We also noticed A/C not working as cold,
Found no leaking fluids under car.
The car is not driveable,

I think it's the alternator and bearings that froze up.
My husband says its the A/C compressor.


Please settle an arguement.

What is your opinion?


Thanks,

Christina Clime
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 AT 10:23 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
RACEFAN966
  • MECHANIC
  • 5,029 POSTS
Ok even though the A/C bearing could be the problem it is more comin for the alternator bearing to go bad. Now what I would do is remove the drive belt (serpintine belt) and spin everything by hand and see how it feels. If it all feels ok then get a long screw driver or automotive stethescope and start the car and listen to the alternator and A/C unit and the idle and tensioner pulleys too as they are also a common problem. Let me know how it goes.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 10:49 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links