Noisy Alternator

[chriso]

The old Gal is showing her age (1997 2.3 Auto GLX) and following attention from the garage to rid her of a flock of budgies under the bonnet has been sulking for the last 6 months with a loud low pitched whine that rises with revs from under the bonnet.

 

Other posts make me wonder if it is bearings in the alternator on the way out. Before I take it to my local garage and hold my breath again, does anyone have similar sequence of events/experience/views on this? Any idea how long it takes to die and is it dangerous when it does? Any idea on how much it costs to supply and fit a replacement?

 

While on the subject, it's always been quick to run the cooling fan even when the engine has been running for only a couple of mins - could there be a connection there or is it just general wear and tear?

 

thanks for all your replies.

 

Best wishes Chris

[mumof4]

I believe,,if the alt goes whilst it is being driven, then the car will run on what is left in the battery..then it will just die..all dials will go a bit doolally then it will just stop basically.

 

You can source second hand alts from breakers yards, the one i got came with a 6 month warrenty and cost me 75 quid.No idea what they are new.