Re: [DML] alternator noise

["Mike Walsh" <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Test your battery, if it is bad there will be more load on the alternator
and the harder it will be to turn.

- Mike
#17084
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From: "dmcjosh85" <dmcjosh85@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 5:58 PM
Subject: [DML] alternator noise


> this morning I finished installing and plugging in my alternator.
> starting the car all went as planed except for the strange noise of
> what would best be described as a whistling and squeling noise. now if
> I rub the engine for a few seconds the squeling noise will go away
> leaving me with just the whistling sound. on top of that I was smelling
> burning rubber when I investigated the rear of the car, This leads me
> to believe that obviously the alternator belt is one of the three
> choices...
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> 1) mis-aligned (I did use 3 washers to help with the lower attachment
> to the new alternator with the rail-guide)
> 2) the belt is too tight
> 3) the belt is too loose.
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> Anyone whos delt with this or have any reccomendations I would be most
> greatful.
> Thanks DML!
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> ~ Josh Tidwell
> VIN: 04463
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