Alternater Noises

[dotdog]

Hey all, My alt/water pump belt was squeiling yesterday, so it gave it a bit of a tighten up (not excessively tight) and now it seems to be making a werid noise, and that nosie is coming thro my stero speakers as well, any ideas?

[Crucible]

Id say the noise through your speakers it electrical interferance, maybe Alternator? It shouldnt be related to you tightening the belt at all and was probley there before maybe?.

I take it the belt isnt perished, or oil soaked? Run a drylube stick or silicone on the belt....it may be glazed, if you aint got either then a crayon will work fine. If the noise doesnt change note - Tensioner, Waterpump or maybe Alternator bearings may need doing.

A dry or slipping belt will give more of a squeel wereas a worn bearing will be more of a rumble .

Tightening a belt will put more load on bearings and if they arnt the best to start with then the noise will become worse.

Hope this helps, Just my 2 cents

TNT