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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 21 2010, 03:40 PM (1,393 Views) | |
| Coche Blanco | Jul 21 2010, 03:40 PM Post #1 |
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I thought it was my timing belt being too tight...but it wasn't. It's either my alternator or water pump. Both spin freely by hand. The pump spins as freely as the extra I have. The alternator spins fine. But i'm getting noise when the alternator is tightened...a "whirring' noise. When I remove the accessory belt, the noise goes away. Help...I don't need a fried alternator on the way to GeoPalooza. |
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| CityConnection | Jul 21 2010, 03:42 PM Post #2 |
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Sir, yes sir!
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did you find ANY lateral play in those pulleys? |
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| Coche Blanco | Jul 21 2010, 03:51 PM Post #3 |
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none, first thing I checked too. |
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| CityConnection | Jul 21 2010, 03:53 PM Post #4 |
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Sir, yes sir!
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Hmmm... if the pump spins freely and the weep hole isn't... um, weeping... I'd look at the alternator. Try removing it and taking it to a parts house for a test. See if it makes that noise when they bench test it. |
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| Coche Blanco | Jul 21 2010, 04:27 PM Post #5 |
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It made the noise on the test....how noisy are these things? lol |
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| Murf 59 | Jul 21 2010, 04:31 PM Post #6 |
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There should be almost no noise. Did you try the magic screw driver listening trick? Careful not to stick it into a moving part. I wish I was gonna be there guys.
Edited by Murf 59, Jul 21 2010, 04:32 PM.
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| slander | Jul 21 2010, 04:32 PM Post #7 |
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It's cheap enough to replace the bearings in these alternators..... |
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| Coche Blanco | Jul 21 2010, 04:33 PM Post #8 |
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It is, cept for I can't get the pulley off, I don't know where to get one for a reasonable price, and I don't know what bearing I need. |
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| mcmancuso | Jul 21 2010, 04:37 PM Post #9 |
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There's a thread on here somewhere that had the bearing info on it. I read it fairly recently. Borrow a pulley/gear puller from autozone.
Edited by mcmancuso, Jul 21 2010, 04:37 PM.
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| Coche Blanco | Jul 21 2010, 04:40 PM Post #10 |
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yeah there's a video too. I just don't know if I can find a bearing... |
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| Murf 59 | Jul 21 2010, 04:44 PM Post #11 |
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Do you have a local bearing shop. Its just gonna be a common bearing. What are they asking for a alt? I will look to see if I have a spare tonight. I know I have the one that came of my 99,G10. If so I can get it sent to you over night. Will the one from the 99 fit???? Edited by Murf 59, Jul 21 2010, 04:44 PM.
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| Coche Blanco | Jul 21 2010, 04:47 PM Post #12 |
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I can pull one from a local junkyard tomorrow if push comes to shove, and i'm still cheap. thanks for the offer though. Local bearing shop? ha this is Alabama, we don't have a local...anything |
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| Murf 59 | Jul 21 2010, 04:49 PM Post #13 |
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I know. I live behind the Red Wood Curtain. So not much gets in here. |
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| Murf 59 | Jul 21 2010, 04:52 PM Post #14 |
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Any idea if that one will fit? If so. PM me, and I will get it in the mail tomorrow. |
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| Coche Blanco | Jul 21 2010, 05:01 PM Post #15 |
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I have no clue...anybody? |
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thanks for the offer though.
7:44 PM Jul 10