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Mar 2, 2009 | 09:22 PM

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Fabrik8

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From: How long is a piece of string?

Re: alt belt screaming

You could have an alternator bearing problem, it may not be the belt at all..

Mar 2, 2009 | 09:26 PM

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B-Well

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Re: alt belt screaming

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabrik8

You could have an alternator bearing problem, it may not be the belt at all..

Dang, beat me to it by 2 minutes.

Take the alt to your local parts store and have them bench test it. (look and listen for irregularities)

Be sure to check for shaft play as well

Mar 2, 2009 | 11:30 PM

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JETSWU87

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From: Portsmouth

Re: alt belt screaming

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Originally Posted by Fabrik8

You could have an alternator bearing problem, it may not be the belt at all..

bingo...

"tight as hell" is not very ideal, you will kill the bearing in the alt....not to mention, stressing seals/bearings on the crankshaft if your the hulk.