Alternator bearings

Posted by: lbolta

Alternator bearings - 04/23/07 08:52 PM

Hi guys,
Have any of you ever change the alternator bearings? How hard is it do?

Thanks,

Luis
Posted by: 4drgt

Re: Alternator bearings - 04/23/07 11:47 PM

just buy a new alt... if u went into a part store and asked for the bearings they would laugh at you
Posted by: HercMan(Rob)

Re: Alternator bearings - 04/24/07 06:25 AM

Time for a new alternator.
Posted by: lbolta

Re: Alternator bearings - 04/24/07 07:14 AM

lol. Actually the noise is just starting slightly at cold start ups. I called a place that sells electrical parts and he told me he had the bearings for $15. I just wanted to know if it's hard to open up the alternator and replace them.
Posted by: D

Re: Alternator bearings - 04/24/07 08:54 AM

No is actually rather easy, just make sure when you put it back together you line evrhting up right.
Posted by: RooK

Re: Alternator bearings - 04/24/07 05:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by 4drgt:
just buy a new alt... if u went into a part store and asked for the bearings they would laugh at you
Surprisingly we stock a few at work. Not for anything this new though, they're considered non-serviceable. Same for starters and solenoids.
Posted by: 4drgt

Re: Alternator bearings - 04/24/07 07:42 PM

are they for alt... or are they for generators??
Posted by: RooK

Re: Alternator bearings - 04/25/07 01:10 AM

Both. Some for the old GM one wires, others for slightly newer models.