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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: mudflap on 07 April 2010, 07:49:12

Title: Noisy alternator
Post by: mudflap on 07 April 2010, 07:49:12

I had a big engine service this week, timing belt kit, water pump, "fan" belt, rocker cover gasket, spark plugs, oil etc. but the alternator was disturbed and has started whining - the garage said it was charging +14.55 volts and is working ok but that noise means the bearing needs changing - is this an easy job?

Title: Re: Noisy alternator
Post by: Jimbob on 07 April 2010, 08:00:18

I am told it is an easy job....

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1153772945

Title: Re: Noisy alternator
Post by: MutantCav on 07 April 2010, 08:26:29

I have a very good condition 2.0 alternator here thats cheap as if you want it...

Title: Re: Noisy alternator
Post by: mudflap on 07 April 2010, 08:44:52

Quote

I have a very good condition 2.0 alternator here thats cheap as if you want it...

i want it  ;)

please pm me with details.

Title: Re: Noisy alternator
Post by: Andyb on 07 April 2010, 15:07:35

is there a tensioner fitted to 2ltr omega cos i dont know if there is might be that and a dam sight cheaper

Title: Re: Noisy alternator
Post by: mudflap on 07 April 2010, 15:33:00

I think a new tensioner would come as a part of the timing belt kit...?

Title: Re: Noisy alternator
Post by: RobG on 07 April 2010, 16:04:27

I think Andyb means the aux belt tensioner :)

Title: Re: Noisy alternator
Post by: Goonybird on 07 April 2010, 16:19:06

S'funny my alernator bearing went within weeks, after cambelt, drive belt etc replaced.
Sounds a bit like a supercharger at the mo'  :)
I suspect new drivebelt just puts a bit more tension on the alternator bearing.
On the ever excellent advice on this forum i now have 2x bearings and a puller to do the job when the weather gets a bit warmer. total cost about a tenner including puller.

Title: Re: Noisy alternator
Post by: mudflap on 08 April 2010, 07:09:48

^  same here, though the service had made a huge difference to the car's performance, it feels much more lively now and the fuel gauge has "slowed down" a little  ;)