[Shotimes] Smoking engine

[Steve Tatro]

What's up all.

My SHO has developed a new and exciting problem.  I noticed it the other day after some spirited driving at night.  With my headlights on I was able to see some smoke coming out from under the hood.  So, I popped the hood and got my trusty MagLite out and tracked the smoke down to the accessory belt area.  If I had to guess, I would say it smelled like burnt rubber smoke.  Definitely not oil or coolant.

So, what gives?  My first guess was that it could be a pulley going bad causing the belt to drag (and burn).  Rembember I've got an automatic tensioner and only the one belt (ATX).  I suppose the tensioner itself could go bad (although that's never been a hot topic among SHOwners) but the tension on the belt seems about right.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 176k miles
Monroe, Ohio