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Car Forum / Fiat Cars / August 2005Alternator Problem
My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is caused by the alternator which is about to go and needs replacing. Does this sound right? Can anyone give me a run down of the symptoms of a dying Alternator. Thanks in adavance, Mr Winkey MrWinkey formuleerde op donderdag : > My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange > whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Mr Winkey I think they mean only to change the belt, not the whole alternator....  SignatureGrt. Frank Email frank@usenet4all dot com MrWinkey formuleerde op donderdag : > My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange > whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Mr Winkey I think they mean only to change the belt, not the whole alternator.... SignatureGrt. Frank Email frank@usenet4all dot com or the two bearings ... you can spray the belt while the engine running with WD 40 and if the whining stops, then it's the belt. If not, then it's one (or both) of the bearings. Regards, Klemen MrWinkey formuleerde op donderdag : > My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange > whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Mr Winkey I think they mean only to change the belt, not the whole alternator.... SignatureGrt. Frank Email frank@usenet4all dot com or the two bearings ... you can spray the belt while the engine running with WD 40 and if the whining stops, then it's the belt. If not, then it's one (or both) of the bearings. Regards, Klemen or try to tighten the belt, but be careful not to tighen too much, since it can damage the bearings of the water pump and alternator. If the belt looks worn out, change it, rather than tighten. klemen > My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange > whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is > caused by the alternator which is about to go and needs replacing. It's not uncommon for the front bearing to go since it tends to get water in it over a period of 3 to 7 years, depending on how much the car is used. Find a good local auto electrics specialist. Mine charges 18 quid including bearing if you take the front plate with bearing in. Probably twice that if he has to pull the alternator. > My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange > whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Mr Winkey Bearings do wear on alternators - but I'm sure the Mechanic has only given you a brief description of a fault that could develop - no mechanic can give a second by second account of how long this alternator will last, just by turning the engine over and listening to a noise - this alternator could last another year or two. Tell the Girlfriend to ask at another garage (second opinion ) Bill Ex mech > > My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange > > whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is > > caused by the alternator which is about to go and needs replacing. Front bearings, exposed to salt spray mist in Winter, do eventually go, with a whining noise. An overtight fan belt can also cause this. Try slightly slackening the fan belt slightly. Local self-employed and recommened auto electrician might be your best bet. About 12 quid for bearing, 12 to 25 quid for fitting bearing if you take the alternator to him. 40 to 100 quid if he has to remove and re-fit the alternator. Sure it's not the water pump? New/replacement refurbished alternator plus fitting 100 up depending on how much they charge for labour. |
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