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Dec 1, 2005 | 12:03 AM

lanceg1041

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Chirping Alternator

Hi all,

I seem to have some chirping especially when its cool outside. It doesn't sound like belt squeel.It seems to be coming from the left side of the engine, possibly the alternator bearing. Can this bearing be serviced or replaced or do I need a whole new alternator??

2000 auto

Thanks for your help.

Lance

Dec 1, 2005 | 07:53 AM

Anomir

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I would highly suggest replacing the alternator. I had mine replaced recently due to the same issue.

Dec 1, 2005 | 08:07 AM

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St. Jude Donor '09 and '13

You had better replace that alternator. It is going bad!

Dec 1, 2005 | 10:21 AM

16Again

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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20

Lance if you decide the alternator needs to be replaced. Get the correct replacement and i'll put it in for you.

Dec 1, 2005 | 12:46 PM

lanceg1041

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Hi Bob,

Thanks for the offer. I'm not 100% sure if it is the alternator. Are you available some time to take a look and verify my diagnosis. As you know I'm always good for some beer or lunch. I'm going to post a request in the parts section and see if anyone has one. I know the 2000 year alternator is different than in the newer models. Hope all is well with you.

Lance

Dec 1, 2005 | 02:36 PM

16Again

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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20

I'm home for the rest of today, c'mon over if you like. Saturday after 4pm and all day Sunday.

Dec 1, 2005 | 02:49 PM

sacstyl

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Had the same noise the next day my water pump sprung a leak.99A4

Dec 1, 2005 | 10:02 PM

road dog

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From: Notorious Miami sunny south florida

Is this common on vettes I have the same nojse but someone told me its the belt .Now you've got me thinking I've owned many chevys but the vette is a whole new animal I look under the hood and don,t know were to begin I'm afraid I might mess some thing up and wished I never messed with it