Are you sure the sound is coming from the alt?
Try a new belt?

On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Bruce Andrews
<[email protected]> wrote:
> I have replaced 3 alternators on my 94 M. I am using guaranteed alternators
> from a salvage yard. These alternators are still generating, the problem is
> the bearings. If I tighten the belts to the proper tightness there is a
> serious knocking and grinding noise that with a stethoscope I can trace
> defiantly to the alternator. The one now on the car has started making the
> noise.  The belts are approximately 10 turns from tight.  I adjust the belts
> until there is no slippage and stop there.
>
>
>
> Has anyone had this problem? Please help.
>
>
>
> Bruce Andrews
>
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