Alts have a tendency to go bad. I've heard that the bosch bearings rarely go bad, but over time I'm sure all bearings will go bad.
When you do install a new alt be sure not to over tension the alt belt. The uneven load can stress the bearings in the alt, causing it to prematurely wear the bearings. Good Luck. Mark. > > From: Brian <[email protected]> > Date: 2004/01/12 Mon PM 12:02:04 EST > To: [email protected] > Subject: [a2-16v-list] new alternator > > So a few days ago I noticed a new noise at idle under the hood. I > thought it was my a/c compressor on its way out, but apparently, it was > the alternator. > > I guess the bearings are seizing up, as the alt/batt light started > flickering, combined with squealing from the alt belt. I pulled it, and > it is now very difficult to turn. > > It only has 105k miles on it, which seems low to me. > > Laters, > Brian > -- > 1989 GLI Wolfsburg Ed. > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
