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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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ok so my stock delphi alt. keeps squeaking, very loud and very annoying! i believe its just the bearing. is there a way to repack the bearings? or is there a way to rig something up to keep it from chirping? please help this is driving me nuts? i want to dothis the cheapest way possible, the alt still works fine.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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cheapst way to get rid of the squeakin would be to take it out an get it rebuilt the longer it chirps and squeaks the more damage it doin to its self
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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who rebuilds these things?
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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I got a refurb for like $70 at Napa. You've got a 2000. Just get a refurb and never have to worry about it again.
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ok thanks guys
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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mine did the same exact thing it was the same price to get it replaced (with the core charge back) as it is to get a bearing replaced
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