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Alternator whine
« 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
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Re: Alternator whine
« Reply #1 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

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Re: Alternator whine
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2010, 23:10:41 »
thanks for advice, much appreciated   :)
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Re: Alternator whine
« Reply #3 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.
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