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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: thediscodude on January 28, 2010, 22:19:31

Title: Alternator whine
Post by: thediscodude on January 28, 2010, 22:19:31

Hi all, never delt with an alternator before apart from removal and re-fitting, i know have a whine which im 90% sure is the alternator, just wondered if there is any stripping down and solving problem or just easier replaceing many thanks

Title: Re: Alternator whine
Post by: bilge rat on January 28, 2010, 23:03:24

brg's dry up usually from off road debris getting in the front one and the rear brg drying up from the heat from the turbo. i did try and strip mine and gave up . its still on me bench now . i got one from mail order 4x4 . the prices vary alot. so shop around ..alan

Title: Re: Alternator whine
Post by: thediscodude on January 28, 2010, 23:10:41

thanks for advice, much appreciated   :)

Title: Re: Alternator whine
Post by: Range Rover Blues on January 28, 2010, 23:27:45

Make sure it is not the belt first, try dripping fairly liquid onto it to clean it up.