The van has been humming along just fine until the other day during the big move to New Tampa. I loaded her down with the computers and clothes and took off. Never had a quieter trip, I guess all the extra padding really dampened the noise. Well about 40 miles in the shifter started going all wonky spinning around when I was in 4th gear. It got a bit hairy there for a bit but I made it to Starbucks. That's when I realized she was running really hot. Turns out I chewed up a fan belt big time. There was only a few shreds left.
Got a call into Joe to get the low down on the size I need and what if any other damage I may have done when I nursed her home. I waited for the engine to cool down completely, got her cranked upon which she blew a bit of black smoke and then drove around 30 mph the 4 miles to the garage.
Didn't hear any pinging or anything so I don't think anything got cooked too bad. I guess we'll see.
Monday, July 23, 2007
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