2007-04-06 07:02:47 · 8 answers · asked by ovienloba J 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
new altenator?...you probably have the belt tension to tight
2007-04-06 07:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you fit the new alternator yourself? Check how tight the fan belt is.
Not tight enough and the belt will slip and cause a horrible screeching noise. Too tight will put strain on the alternator bearings and cause the alternator to whine.
2007-04-06 14:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by Josie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of an idiot tells people to spray oil on fanbelts?
If the belt has a spring loaded tensioner, all you can do is make sure you know what's causing the noise. If it really is the alternator, they might have sold you one with bad bearings. If the belt is manually adjusted, they might have gotten it too tight.
2007-04-06 17:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's the alternator itself making the noise then you are probably going to need it repairing or replacing. I'd take it to your local auto electrician - if he's anything like mine he'll be very very helpful and not rip you off like some garages. They are not as expensive as you might think (assuming you don't drive an aston martin)
He'll also tell you if it is the alternator or something else
2007-04-06 14:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jewel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the fan belt is set at the right tension, then it could be that the bearing is worn in the alternator..sorry need new alternator.
2007-04-06 16:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it's the alternator itself - squirt a little WD40 on the belt - sometimes they can make some strange noises if they are new
2007-04-06 14:12:41 · answer #6 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You say its a new altenator check that the pulleys are in correct alignment and take it back to where it was fitted its not normal.
2007-04-06 14:13:28 · answer #7 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem, but touch of WD40 on to the belt did the trick for me. Good luck.
2007-04-06 14:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by leogree 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋