Hey all,

Last night on my way home from dropping a friend off my alternater died in the middle of the road. The first thing to go was my head lights, then my guages, then my fuel pump. I was basically stranded. I managed to get a jump and limp it back the two blocks to my house. When I popped the hood and crawled under I saw that my power steering pump (I've had a small leek for a while) had leeked into my alternater, could this have contributed to the death of it?

Thanks

 

Did it get the serpentine belt wet enough with oil to cause it to slip?

 

I agree with Fred. Years ago my waterpump leaked onto my accessory belt and caused my power steering to slip. I'm sure power steering fluid is even more slippery than coolant causing your alternator pulley to slip.

 

QFT, mine did that when the water pump went out too.

 

Regardless, it still needs to be fixed. Once that is replaced and a new belt is installed, the battery can be charged so that the charging system can be tested.