[Shotimes] Smoking engine

[Jim and Debbie Leyden]

Was the A/C on at the time of the "spirited driving"?  If so it is possible
that the compressor is the culprit.  I have noticed and heard from others
that the compressor doesn't really like it up around the 7K range.
According to one person the SHO doesn't have a WOT A/C cutout like many
other cars have.  What it has instead is a timed eight second cutout that
will allow the compressor to drop out for rapid acceleration and then
restart after that period of time.  When I do a high speed blast I have
always turned it off first.

Jim

'93 MTX
Ultra Crimson Red/Black Split, Konis, Eibachs, K&N, SFCs, Gutted PP Y Pipe,
FPS '96 Front Brakes, Brembo Slotted Rotors, Solid Sub-Frame Bushings, TPR
Suspension bushings, 24/26mm ASBs, Superchip, Ported and Polished Heads, FPS
Valve Springs, Performance Tune, Reinforced Motor Mounts, Fidanza Flywheel
w/Stock Clutch and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's.
'93 MTX
Oxford Whiteout/Mocha Full Box Stock






-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Steve Tatro
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 7:27 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] Smoking engine


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
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