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Old 05-24-2006, 02:57 AM
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Default Alternator Service

Was wondering if anyone has any tips to service or clean up my alternator or if anyone knows of any rebuild kits for ours. I have a few noises coming from the engine compartment and im pretty sure one of them is the alternator or something pulley related. It got significantly quiter when I replaced an oem style belt with the gatorback. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
 
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Old 05-24-2006, 12:02 PM
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Last time a checked into it, our alt's can't be rebuilt. Even an alternator "rebuilder" told me he couldn't do it. I guess the construction of the unit is all pressed together. I first found this out because I wanted to upgrade the amp output and was told it couldn't be done.

 
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You can buy parts,
here is one place that specializes in Dodge:

http://www.fostertruck.com/alternators.htm

a really good explanation of alternators:

http://www.autoshop101.com/trainmodu...or/alt101.html
 
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Old 05-24-2006, 10:45 PM
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Default RE: Alternator Service

just go buy a new alternater i wouldnt waste the time on a rebuild, there like 100 bucks
also make sure you check you tensoner mine was making noise and it bugged the hell out of me
 



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