Hi there,
Long story but I will try to keep it to a minimum.
Bought a 4.o HSE 2002 p38 at end of June with 70k. It had the 72k service 3 weeks ago, the following week my husband was driving when the car's temperature guage shot into the red, he noticed smoke from under the bonnet, the power steering went and the computer showed alternator fault.
The AA man towed him to the garage 2 weeks ago where, as he had stopped the car so quickly, there was no major engine damage. The car was now showing normal temp and it was obvious that the alternator belt was knackered.
My question is: is the alternator belt likely to have caused all the overheating, as the garage are saying they are going to fit a new one then check for overheating signs. They have also had the car for 10 days, saying that they cannot get the right pulley (?) - is this a difficult part to obtain for the p38 or are they mucking me about?
Any advice or suggestions gratefully received!
Thanks
Caroline
Long story but I will try to keep it to a minimum.
Bought a 4.o HSE 2002 p38 at end of June with 70k. It had the 72k service 3 weeks ago, the following week my husband was driving when the car's temperature guage shot into the red, he noticed smoke from under the bonnet, the power steering went and the computer showed alternator fault.
The AA man towed him to the garage 2 weeks ago where, as he had stopped the car so quickly, there was no major engine damage. The car was now showing normal temp and it was obvious that the alternator belt was knackered.
My question is: is the alternator belt likely to have caused all the overheating, as the garage are saying they are going to fit a new one then check for overheating signs. They have also had the car for 10 days, saying that they cannot get the right pulley (?) - is this a difficult part to obtain for the p38 or are they mucking me about?
Any advice or suggestions gratefully received!
Thanks
Caroline
