02-22-2007
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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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
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02-22-2007
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Pewp Champion
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Re: alternator squeal.?
Tighten the belt.
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02-22-2007
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
^^^^ ditto!!!!
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02-22-2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
Maybe also check your Alternator fluid in case it's low.
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02-22-2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
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Originally Posted by Halon
Maybe also check your Alternator fluid in case it's low.
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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.
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02-22-2007
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
fluid????
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02-22-2007
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Re: alternator squeal.?
Alternator fluid? What is that........
Usually I just spray some wd-40 on it or else tighten it.
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02-22-2007
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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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02-22-2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
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Originally Posted by johnson
fluid????
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02-22-2007
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
i have a 1g alternator in front of me and i dont see any fluid.....
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02-22-2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
I have 2 1g, and a colt one, all in front of me. They are all at the perfect level.
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02-22-2007
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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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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02-22-2007
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
only if i knew what i was lookin for??? thats why i have the pros rebuild my alt...
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02-23-2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
Probubly a good thing
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02-23-2007
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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.
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02-23-2007
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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.
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02-23-2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
HAHA, you've gotta be kidding me....
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02-23-2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
Funny, Funny, Funny!!! Had me saying WTF, Ahhh yes the fluid how could I be so Stupid.. 
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02-23-2007
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: alternator squeal.?
those damn alternators are always leaking!!
i believe i just became dumber...
p.s. dont forget to check the flux capacitor... always givin me troubles.. 
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02-23-2007
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Re: alternator squeal.?
I can never find enough power to supply the 1.21 gigawatt for my capacitor. 
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