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Old May 2, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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what can i do to stop the new alternator squeaking. squeaks like fook. a bit embarassing. any ideas?
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Old May 2, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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tighten the belt up perhaps?
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Old May 2, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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take it back
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Old May 2, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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slackened the belt off a bit. thought it might be to tight. not helped though.
might just have to take it back!!!!!!!!
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Old May 2, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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You paid the money you want it right!
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Old May 2, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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thats a good point actually. right i'm away to take it off!!!!
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Old May 2, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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problem solved. when i went under car you could quite clearly see that the alternator was running out of line. took pulley off and put a spacer in to line it up. job done. no squeaks. back to being silent......
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Old May 2, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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Job done
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