Supreme Cutlass Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I'm pretty sure my alternator bearings are going bad, what would be my best option? replacing bearings myself? Getting it repaired? Getting a new alternator? etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I'm pretty sure my alternator bearings are going bad, what would be my best option? replacing bearings myself? Getting it repaired? Getting a new alternator? etc. mine spit all the balls in the rear bearing and was cathcing and snagging on the internals. made for some pretty intersting driving and stalling. but it was still charging! new alternator is quick and simple, find one with a lifetime warrenty and spend the money and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 just get a new one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 its not worth the hassle trying to replace just the bearings. just buy a new alt, they arent that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 While your at it, check your muffler bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 While your at it, check your muffler bearings. Blinker fluid too right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 While your at it, check your muffler bearings. Blinker fluid too right? Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Well, I guess I shoulda mentioned that I'm really limited on funds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 j/y alt then.....only ~$20 with 30 day warranty around here....hell if you were close, I have a good one off of my 'vert that I would hook you up with really cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Just becuase the bearings are making noise, doesnt mean you alt is dead/soon to be dead. Ive been driving for 3years with the bearings making noise. I see no point in replacing it just because it makes a little noise. Just keep it in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Just becuase the bearings are making noise, doesnt mean you alt is dead/soon to be dead. Ive been driving for 3years with the bearings making noise. I see no point in replacing it just because it makes a little noise. Just keep it in the car. That must be annoying as hell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Just becuase the bearings are making noise, doesnt mean you alt is dead/soon to be dead. Ive been driving for 3years with the bearings making noise. I see no point in replacing it just because it makes a little noise. Just keep it in the car. That must be annoying as hell... I can barely hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihateallmustangs Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Lube the bearings with teflon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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