One of my belt pullys squick when i first start my car as well as grey smoke from that pully. What should I do
Jan 23, 2007 at 2:01 AM
1994 Honda Accord Alternator Pulley Smoke
MISTICALMEL13
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The belt might be in need of replacement. As a minimum, get someone to tighten the belt.
Jan 23, 2007 at 3:45 AM
[quote:e08681f362="misticalmel13"]One of my belt pullys squick when i first start my car as well as grey smoke from that pully. What should I do[/quote:e08681f362]
Yes I have done that replaced the belt that is. Does my car have a tension pully? Also what would cause the grey smoke coming from that pully. It is on the alternator. Ipulled the positive off the battery while still running the car and it did not cut off any thoughts :D
Yes I have done that replaced the belt that is. Does my car have a tension pully? Also what would cause the grey smoke coming from that pully. It is on the alternator. Ipulled the positive off the battery while still running the car and it did not cut off any thoughts :D
Jan 23, 2007 at 11:01 AM
If the belt still smokes and the pulley is properly tensioned, please take it off and attempt to turn the alternator by hand. If there is not a smooth turning of the pulley the alternator is bad, not the electrical components but the bearing assembly.
Jan 24, 2007 at 2:38 AM
Suggested Repair
Confirm the drive belt is properly tensioned. If the alternator pulley still smokes, remove the belt and turn the alternator by hand. If it does not turn smoothly, the alternator bearing assembly is bad and the alternator should be replaced.
Conversation Summary
A 1994 Honda Accord LX squeaks and produces grey smoke from the alternator pulley at startup. The owner already replaced the belt and asked about a tensioner and the smoke. The expert advised verifying proper belt tension, then removing the belt and turning the alternator by hand. If the pulley does not turn smoothly, the alternator bearing assembly is bad rather than the electrical components.