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new napa alternator whine

Old Nov 7, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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new napa alternator whine

ok, looked at threads pertaining to this and they all deal with a used or original alternator noise. its a 125 amp alternator from napa and was'nt cheap and after i run her for a little while, ill park, she cools off and ill start, and it whines and gets louder when i rev it and my mechanic said def the alt. it comes and goes, idler pulley is new with alternator, maybe belts are a little tight or the rebuilt alty is just crap??? its random, maybe the hids or stereo causing the alty to work a little harder?? cap maybe???
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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That stinks. If it's the alternator bearings, then I would be tempted to loosen the belt and maybe get a replacement from Napa.

Either that or tell people you have a roots blower under the hood.
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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its on its way out. replace ASAP before you need a thow
Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by QT1 5MT AE
its on its way out. replace ASAP before you need a thow
this is the second one btw, and it seems that this alternator has the same whine as the first one. first one lasted for 9 months, so hopefully i make it to spring. remanned alternators ftl. so, anyone think it could be hids or stereo???

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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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My alt caught fire while coming from class. Got mine from advance 4 months ago, everything good till this day.
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