At 07:19 PM 10/19/99 -0700, you wrote: >Okay... >Today I started my 90 Westy Syncro about five times in quick succession and >there was a tremendously loud skreeeech... then the sixth seventh eight >times no skreeeech. >One time I ran around to the engine and the sound appeared to be coming from >the alternator. The sound is more like metal on metal than a squeaky fan >belt. >So what do you guys think.... alternator bearings? Need more data. Belt glazed, tatered, loose????? How many miles on the alturnator????? When you spray the belt with Mystery Oyl does the screeeeching become moaning and groaning?????? >If so, any guess as to how long it will last at this point? If you have been taking excellent care of this vehicle it will come apart as you pull into the driveway. If not, it will attack you while your trying to pull off the ferry and the state will fine you for the delay to everybody behind you, including the next load waiting to board, and that ferry will be three states away from the nearest honest mechanic and four states away from home. Middlin care and maintenance???? Somewhere in between. >Thanks >Bill Your welcome.
Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA |
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