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Rubbish parts
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 21 6:19 pm
by Matt
On the Naughty Step today.
Powermaster alternator.
3 years old / 2000 miles.
Making horrible squealing noise.
Aaaargh
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Re: Rubbish parts
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 21 6:39 pm
by Pete
I'm afraid that is the norm these days, no quality anywhere....
Re: Rubbish parts
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 21 10:16 am
by MattH
Oh that's not good, especially as I have one of those fitted to the Challenger that I bought from you Matt!
I will turn the stereo up some more.
Re: Rubbish parts
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 21 9:01 am
by TIB3300
Can you do an autopsy on it Mat please.
To see what can be done to stop failure ?
Re: Rubbish parts
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 21 9:08 am
by Matt
Yes if i can get the pulley off !
Keep you posted
Suspect a dry bearing
Re: Rubbish parts
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 21 8:59 am
by Blue
I gave up on Mopar style alternators and regulators years ago when the failure rate for new components seemed to have gone through the roof.
Re: Rubbish parts
Posted: Tue May 17, 22 9:20 am
by TIB3300
Just a heads up on the cheap imports.
Take it apart and grease up the rear bearing. Mine too was quite dry even from new
Re: Rubbish parts
Posted: Wed May 18, 22 7:56 pm
by Steve
What do you use Blue??
