alternator squeal.?
 

is this a sign that my alternator is going out.. ?
91 GSX..
squeals.. a lot when cold.. and even now that it is warmer it does squeal at lower RPM..

any answer would be great..

tsua

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Tighten the belt.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

^^^^ ditto!!!!

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Maybe also check your Alternator fluid in case it's low.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Assuming the car is a 1G, the alternator fluid passes through the flamidation valve between the reservoir and the alternator. If there is something causing a flow restriction in the flamidation valve, the alternator could be getting starved of fluid.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

fluid????

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Alternator fluid? What is that........
Usually I just spray some wd-40 on it or else tighten it.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Yup, just like how you need to check the water in your battery. You need to check the alternator too.

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:lol::lol::lol: You really are behind on the technology, aren't you? Get with the program man!

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

i have a 1g alternator in front of me and i dont see any fluid.....

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

I have 2 1g, and a colt one, all in front of me. They are all at the perfect level.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

yeah, i had a problem once, i drop PS fluid all over my alt. and it got in it. Then i had to drain it and refill it.

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only if i knew what i was lookin for??? thats why i have the pros rebuild my alt...

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Probubly a good thing

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Your alternator squeals? It means it wants out... You are hurting it. Your ECU probably has a virus and I bet your cams arent camming right.

Better check the Variable Transister Accumulator Kintetisizer while you are in the area.

On a side note, if you cut the belt, it wont squeal anymore.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Ya but cutting the belt is just a band-aid. You need to fix the root cause, which is probably your fluid level.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

HAHA, you've gotta be kidding me....

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Funny, Funny, Funny!!! Had me saying WTF, Ahhh yes the fluid how could I be so Stupid..:punch:

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

those damn alternators are always leaking!! :lol:
i believe i just became dumber...


p.s. dont forget to check the flux capacitor... always givin me troubles.. :wink:

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

I can never find enough power to supply the 1.21 gigawatt for my capacitor.:rollinglaugh:

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you too huh? thought i was the only one..Where's the Doc when ya need him..

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You guys are funny. Where can I buy blinker fluid?

Just tighten the belt or replace the belt if you don't know the age. Trust Halon on this one.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

It's a good thing you drained it. The seal quality in the 1G alternator coolant passages is quite poor so power steering fluid would definitely cause some damage.

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I had 90 % of the posts marked for deletion and I couldn't stop laughing. Fuck'n A.

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LOL, i was wondering when u were going to clean this thread up. But you cant help laughing :lol: :deadhorse: <--

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You guys are mean...

It is obvious his turbo bearings are going out. This is causing an extra draw on the system where the altenator can not compensate for.

He needs a new car.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Im pretty sure its crankwalk

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LSE just picked some up $2.50 quart:rollinglaugh:

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I have a colt I'll trade you. It's a fixer upper, but probably easier to fix my colt then to fix your huge problem. Let me know.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Thats 1 bottle.

Full refill is $2.25 a bottle, you need 3.

Honestly, he just needs to tighten his belt, should be fine.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Ya, refer to post 2.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Yeah I saw that, just felt bad for the guy.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Now I think you all have it wrong. It isn't the fluid... It has to do with the swamp gasses refracting off the 3rd moon of Venus...

also ...

Elvis, if you checked your muffler bearings once and a while you wouldn't have any trouble making the 1.21 gigawats needed.

Re: alternator squeal.?
 

Check the Crank on the alternator. If it moves in and out than you crank walked your alternator. You will need to replace the crank walked alternator. If you are unsure you can take the alternator to Checkers or Autozone and have them check the crank play. Just tell the that I Am Sofa King Retodda sent you.

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done...