Alternator Problem

"Draak" <look.TakeThisOut@sig.invalid> wrote in message
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MrWinkey formuleerde op donderdag :
 > My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange
 > whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is
 > caused by the alternator which is about to go and needs replacing.
 >
 > Does this sound right?
 >
 > Can anyone give me a run down of the symptoms of a dying Alternator.
 >
 > Thanks in adavance,
 >
 > Mr Winkey

I think they mean only to change the belt, not the whole alternator....

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or the two bearings ...
you can spray the belt while the engine running with WD 40 and if the
whining stops, then it's the belt. If not, then it's one (or both) of the
bearings.
Regards,
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"Draak" <look.RemoveThis@sig.invalid> wrote in message
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MrWinkey formuleerde op donderdag :
 > My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange
 > whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is
 > caused by the alternator which is about to go and needs replacing.
 >
 > Does this sound right?
 >
 > Can anyone give me a run down of the symptoms of a dying Alternator.
 >
 > Thanks in adavance,
 >
 > Mr Winkey

I think they mean only to change the belt, not the whole alternator....

--
Grt. Frank
Email frank@usenet4all dot com


or the two bearings ...
you can spray the belt while the engine running with WD 40 and if the
whining stops, then it's the belt. If not, then it's one (or both) of the
bearings.
Regards,
Klemen

or try to tighten the belt, but be careful not to tighen too much, since it
can damage the bearings of the water pump and alternator.
If the belt looks worn out, change it, rather than tighten.

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On 5-Jan-2005, mrwinkey.DeleteThis@o2.co.uk (MrWinkey) wrote:

 > My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange
 > whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is
 > caused by the alternator which is about to go and needs replacing.

It's not uncommon for the front bearing to go since it tends
to get water in it over a period of 3 to 7 years, depending on
how much the car is used. Find a good local auto electrics
specialist. Mine charges 18 quid including bearing if you take the
front plate with bearing in. Probably twice that if he has to
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"MrWinkey" <mrwinkey.RemoveThis@o2.co.uk> wrote in message
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> My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange
> whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is
> caused by the alternator which is about to go and needs replacing.
>
> Does this sound right?
>
> Can anyone give me a run down of the symptoms of a dying Alternator.
>
> Thanks in adavance,
>
> Mr Winkey

Bearings do wear on alternators - but I'm sure the Mechanic has only given
you a brief description of a fault that could develop - no mechanic can give
a second by second account of how long this alternator will last, just by
turning the engine over and listening to a noise -
this alternator could last another year or two. Tell the Girlfriend to ask
at another garage (second opinion )

Bill

Ex mech
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On 28-Aug-2005, "Bill" <I hate spam.DeleteThis@noemailaddress.com> wrote:

> > My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange
> > whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is
> > caused by the alternator which is about to go and needs replacing.

Front bearings, exposed to salt spray mist in Winter, do eventually
go, with a whining noise. An overtight fan belt can also cause this.
Try slightly slackening the fan belt slightly.

Local self-employed and recommened auto electrician might
be your best bet. About 12 quid for bearing, 12 to 25 quid
for fitting bearing if you take the alternator to him. 40 to 100 quid
if he has to remove and re-fit the alternator.

Sure it's not the water pump?

New/replacement refurbished alternator plus fitting
100 up depending on how much they charge for labour.
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