Alternator

harryd1986

harryd1986

hey guys, just a quick question.
my car is whistling, i think from the alternator. ive sprayed wd40 on the alternator and it stops for a while. is it the bearings??? im not to worried about it, its just bloody annoying. im gonna have a go at changing it my self, it doesnt look to hard. are there anythings i should look out for or worry about. and is it worth replacing with a new one or should i get it reconditioned?
quotes plz :D
 
i had the pas belt replaced and its still whistling, the other belts around it are all still fairly new/ good condition. might be the pulleys tho. :(
 
If you have A/C you`ll have 3 belts that could be loose. The PAS belt you had replaced isn`t even connected to the alternator...........

A alternator with bad bearing will whine.........a loose belt will squeal especially from cold and in damp weather............
 
oh yes rowdy, i need to look into mine, every now and then the alternator belt slackens and the alternator moves when throttle is applied, think a bolt is missing.

doesnt sound much like a belt to me, belts usually squeal whereas bearings will whine.
 
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