I put on a new serpentine belt correctly as far as i can tell. Also took battery in to be charged. When i turn the key to crank the car, first it feels as though it doesn't have the power to turn over. Like its struggling to pull loose. I kept trying to crank it for a very short spell and then it began to smoke. I didn't see exactly where it was smoking because i freaked out and turned it off really quick, but it was from the belt area. It's a friend's car. They dropped it here with a belt snapped in two. If a component is stuck or frozen up how do i know? With no belt two pulleys spin freely as well as the tensioner. How do i test the other two pulleys or diagnose my problem?
Aug 30, 2023 at 1:48 PM