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Hitachi Alternator noisy bearings
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:43 pm
by cass
Hi guys, my bongo started making some new noises yesterday and the garage told me today the bearings on the alternator have had it.
Is this normal for a unit just under 2 years old?
Re: Hitachi Alternator noisy bearings
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:37 pm
by cass
Could it have been the belt tension was too tight?
Re: Hitachi Alternator noisy bearings
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:58 pm
by teenmal
Are you talking about a NEW 2 year old or a RECONDITIONED 2 year old unit.?
Was the belt tension too tight?
Re: Hitachi Alternator noisy bearings
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:42 pm
by cass
The garage didn't say the belt was tight I'm just wondering what could cause the bearings to be knackered in a New 2 year old alternator.
Re: Hitachi Alternator noisy bearings
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:46 pm
by teenmal
cass wrote:The garage didn't say the belt was tight I'm just wondering what could cause the bearings to be knackered in a New 2 year old alternator.
Where did you get the NEW not reconditioned alternator.
Re: Hitachi Alternator noisy bearings
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:04 pm
by rita
If you had a New Alternator supplies and fitted by a professional mechanic it should, unless damaged by water etc etc last more than two years...contact the dealer re taking/sending it back.
Re: Hitachi Alternator noisy bearings
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:43 am
by cass
I'm contacting the supplier today to get their input & assistance.