Alternator Whining!

**SVG210** · 03-13-2008, 03:45 PM

okay my alternator is starting to whine loudly, and when i accelerate it alsmost sounds like its supercharged ( get alot of turning heads lol) is it time of a change? to ad more details sometimes my Ammeter goes from the middle to mid-yellow's. i checked the belt and it seems perty snugg it abou 1/2 inch of play. any help?

**sunsetorangess** · 03-14-2008, 05:31 AM

check your idler pulleys to ensure there keeping tension on the belt and it sounds like the bearings in your alt are takin a poo on ya. may be time to replace.
J

**GULLETT17** · 03-14-2008, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by sunsetorangess

check your idler pulleys to ensure there keeping tension on the belt and it sounds like the bearings in your alt are takin a poo on ya. may be time to replace.
J

**SVG210** · 03-14-2008, 06:01 PM

i hate the fact that the beaings inside the nator arent replaceable, im probably gonna get a stronger Alt probably a 180Amp, (dont know much about alternators) but i plan to put a stero and a basic system.

**rsg98Z28** · 03-19-2008, 09:09 PM

your alt is on the way out same thing happened to me a few months ago and the amp meter dropped to like 8. its best to replace it before its completley gone