Alternator issues
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Alternator issues I've located the source of my whirring sound almost for sure... it's the alternator. I'd originally thought it was the PS pump, but I think I was tricked by the fact that the PS pump is basically right on top of the alternator. Anyway, the thing still seems to function, but I'm going to take it out and bring it up to AutoZone and have them run a benchtest on it for me. If it happens to function properly, I would assume it's a bearing that is going out. Would it be hard to find the part and replace it if that's the case? I don't want to pay over $100 for an alternator if the only issue with mine is the bearing.
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Originally Posted by Richiec77
Make sure it's not comming from the Far Drivers side.
Originally Posted by 01TAFlyer
What kind of tests can autozone run on the alternator? I think my alternator is going out as well.
What I'm wanting to know from you guys is this... if the alternator is working properly (haven't had any power issues yet, so I think this might be the case) but a bearing or something like that is going bad and making the noise, how hard would it be to replace said bearing myself so I don't have to purchase a new alternator?
you can try using the old method, take a long screw driver or crowbar, touch it too the alternator, put ear to other end. try touching different things till you find the source. for alternator rebuilding, you can read through this guide on a grand national, http://www.secondhandsix.com/misc/gntalt.htm
I dont think they changed the alternator design that much if at all since then.
I dont think they changed the alternator design that much if at all since then.
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Originally Posted by hourang
you can try using the old method, take a long screw driver or crowbar, touch it too the alternator, put ear to other end. try touching different things till you find the source. for alternator rebuilding, you can read through this guide on a grand national, http://www.secondhandsix.com/misc/gntalt.htm
I dont think they changed the alternator design that much if at all since then.
I dont think they changed the alternator design that much if at all since then.
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From: the land where cars repeatedly hit my bumper when I'm in the store...
Originally Posted by hourang
your welcome, let me know if you can even get to the alternator like this, lol.
hopefully i can get her up on the lift. its on the drivers side bottom isnt it? i forget... oh well i will let you know how it goes. thanks again.
Originally Posted by 1998camaroz28
hopefully i can get her up on the lift. its on the drivers side bottom isnt it? i forget... oh well i will let you know how it goes. thanks again.
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Originally Posted by hourang
i hope its a drive on lift, i dont know if its good to run your car on the jack points type lift. but yeah its drivers bottom and yea if you can get under the car the alternator is right there easy to get to at that point.
Originally Posted by Gauge
I don't yet have ramps or stands. Can it be removed from above? I know it'd be tougher, but it's not impossible is it?