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Alternator Squeak - 8/18/2008 2:11:05 PM

portcqb

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Ok I took the drive belt off because I had a squeak. During my check I discovered that my alternator is squeaking quite abit. It seems to be coming from the rear bearing in the alternator. Is there anything I can do to fix this, or is my only choice to replace it?The alternator is charging fine.

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RE: Alternator Squeak - 8/19/2008 9:07:01 PM

portcqb

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bump, I think all of the noise is coming from the alternator the belt seemed to be in good shape.

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RE: Alternator Squeak - 8/20/2008 4:03:20 AM

swartlkk

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Sounds like a replacement alternator is in order.

Some good electrical places can replace the bearing, but these type shops are few and far between. I have one close to me that rewinds electric motors, etc that can have something like that done in a matter of minutes. Problem is, getting the rear bearing out of the diecast aluminum housing.

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