So the past few days I’ve been getting to daily my Tercel due to my daily getting rear ended so it’s in the collision shop. (Really not ideal but I enjoy driving the car)
Car drives amazing since all the work I’ve done, I commute 35 miles one way. Tercel stays steady on speed limit (45-65mph) even with around 1500’ elevation gain.
BUT last night I stopped to get fuel, started the car and a horrible grinding noise was coming from the alternator - I figured the bearing had just went bad. I was only 5-7 mins from home so I just wanted to make it there. I took off then while I’m driving the noise when from a grinding to a loud squeal. I pulled over and the alternator pulley had seized (I think) the belt was just friction sliding and smoking like crazy. I didn’t know what to do so I just got back in headed home. Then the radiator blew, the belt that drives the water pump - also alternator - had snapped so I think coolant wasn’t flowing which built pressure. Engine temp rocketed to extreme - I made it home after maybe 5 mins. Temperature outside was probably around 35* F
NOTE: car always ran at optimum temperature- never varied far from slightly below the temp icon on the gauge.
I’m concerned I may have caused head warpage, I bought a new rad, alternator, and belt, any other things to get?
I guess only time will tell. Any advice for when I replace the parts is appreciated. Some PM things to focus on, etc.
Series of unfortunate events
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Pray for the trusty steed