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New alt and belts now whiring noise
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 3:07 pm
by stilivn
So just fitted a new alternator and belts to the 80 now its making this high pitched whiring noise. No its isnt a gilmore but yes sound like that but quieter. The new belts had teeth like surface on the inside where the old ones were smooth/flat. Could it be I have over tightened them or is it something else.
Cheers in advance!
Re: New alt and belts now whiring noise
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 3:42 pm
by Mick.
My first thought was you have probably over tightened the belts. I'd loosen them off a touch and see if that sorts out your problem.
Cheers Mick.
Re: New alt and belts now whiring noise
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 4:25 pm
by stilivn
Thanks mick. I'll give that a go an see how it pans out over a quick drive tonight. Have had enough today. 4 hours to install as the bolt holes were bout 5mm off. Bit of drilling out an is all good except for noise of course.
Re: New alt and belts now whiring noise
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 4:27 pm
by chimpboy
stilivn wrote:Bit of drilling out
Nice and straight with the drill I hope.
Re: New alt and belts now whiring noise
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 4:42 pm
by blacklion
it could just be that the teeth need to wear into the pullies a bit...
Re: New alt and belts now whiring noise
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 6:32 pm
by stilivn
chimpboy wrote:stilivn wrote:Bit of drilling out
Nice and straight with the drill I hope.
In the guide bracket not the alternator