I pulled off the highway and the engine was knocking and smoking. I pulled over and the car continued to run with no caution or warning lights. The rpm was normal at idle. The smoke smelled like burning rubber but the belt is still in tact. The smoke tapered off but the knocking is still present. The oil was just changed and the quanity and color is perfect. Here is a link to a video:


The car is an hour and a half away from home. I need your help and advice.

Thanks,

SAM

 

Come on guys. How can I have 47 views and include a video and get no feedback. My car is parked an 1 1/2 hours from home in an airport lot. I am out of town and get back Sunday to deal with it. Can't anyone give me something to try or their best guess?

 

That kinda sounds like a bad water pump.

The smoke may have been from the pulley freezing and the belt rubbing on it. Keep an eye on the water temp and maybe feel the back of that belt to see if the teeth are worn away.

Good luck, Sam!

 

Well, it ended up to be a bad clutch on my AC compressor.

 

Sounds EXACLTY like mine but mine has a rod coming unseated. I wish I only had your problem...