I broke the serpentine a couple weeks ago when "misbehavin". I've gone through the entire serpentine system, checked all bearings, replaced idlers that seemed worn, replaced tensioner. It ate a couple more belts (stripped off a rib), and then started squeaking, and now making really scary crunching, cracking noises. Something is coming apart, I can see the tensioner jumping in time with the horrible noise.
Runs smooth and quiet without the belt, all the idlers spin nice and firm, as do the alternator, water pump, AC and power steering pump. I'm stumped.
Is this what an AC compressor sounds like when it fails? Or maybe just the clutch? If so, why does it spin smooth without the belt?
Any ideas on how to diagnose / fix? I truly appreciate everyone's experience and help!
Runs smooth and quiet without the belt, all the idlers spin nice and firm, as do the alternator, water pump, AC and power steering pump. I'm stumped.
Is this what an AC compressor sounds like when it fails? Or maybe just the clutch? If so, why does it spin smooth without the belt?
Any ideas on how to diagnose / fix? I truly appreciate everyone's experience and help!