Changed my Alternator

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666markyboy

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And it fixed my power steering lol

How odd....

My Power steering used to screech on full lock ....a common problem i'm led to beleive so i just used to ovoid using full lock,

seperately since getting the car the alternator has always been noisy on tickover and then the other day I breifly saw the battery light come on so I decided as a precaution to swap out the alternator... kept the origional belt and tensioner so no change there....but now my steering screech has gone too.....happy days :) but odd
 
Its the alternator clutch pulley seizing that causes the screeching so new alternator would technically sort it.
 
As above seized clutch pulley, engine is liable to idle a bit smoother as well as the belt tensioner won't be jumping around all over the place.
 
Right... makes sense... I didn't realise the alternator had a clutch , whats it's purpose ?... but on inspection yes your right and it's seized solid.... can they be freed up easily enough? so i know I have a good spare
 
The clutch pulley can be replaced for about £15 if i remember correctly.
 
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