FW: <VV> Houston - we have a problem!!! Corvair related

[Roger Atkinson]

Hindsight is 20/20 but that doesn't do me any good right now.  My fear is what if I have damaged the engine.

Roger
> 
> From: "Brandes, Guy" <GBrandes at loebermotors.com>
> Date: 2006/12/13 Wed PM 05:01:55 EST
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Subject: FW: <VV> Houston - we have a problem!!! Corvair related
> 
> Hi Roger, I think a better question would be why no tools and a spare
> belt with just about everything in the car literally revolving around
> the belt why not carry even that basic necessity?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Guy Brandes
> 
> 65 VAIR 140
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Roger Atkinson
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 3:13 PM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Houston - we have a problem!!! Corvair related
> 
> Okay.  I am trying to calm down but am nervous to say the least.  Took
> the Spyder out a little while ago to get some lunch.  Nice day here so
> thought it would be nice for me and the wife to take it out.   We got
> about 5 miles down the road and I looked in my rear view mirror  and
> there was smoke coming from the engine compartment.  Looked at my dash
> and the GEN light was bright red.  I immediately turned the engine off
> and coasted to a stop.  I got out and checked the engine compartment and
> sure enough the belt had come loose.  I just checked it yesterday and it
> had very little play.  I didn't have any tools with me so I had a tow
> truck bring it home.  
> 
> My question is this? Did I damage my motor? Why would the belt have come
> loose if it was tight yesterday?  What should I do now?  I called the
> guy I bought ti from to get some advice but couldn't reach him so I am
> asking you guys.
> 
> Roger
> 
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