Was on the highway tonight when I heard an awful sound coming from engine bay. I felt the car losing power, so threw it in neutral and coasted to the shoulder. I was smoking pretty good at this point. Eventually the engine died, and would not turn over again. The source? Ye old Delco compressor.

I cut the belt off and continued on my way.

I did not know this could happen!

Wasn’t using AC, though have been experiencing an electrical issue on that fuse circuit (may not be related)

I’m assuming my compressor is toast?

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1981 240D 4sp manual. Ivory White.