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There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loudest!
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:24 pm
by Jamie R
Hey! There is a loud rattling kind of noise coming from the alternator direction in my s1. The rattle kicks in at about 3k rpm, and the top pivot bolt turns in the bracket. Tried tightening up the bolt but cant seem to get a grip on the bolt end!
My fuel pump also seems to be getting louder and louder too! My knowledge is next to nil so any help would be great!
Or should i just dig deep and throw it into a garage!!?
Jamie
Re: There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loude
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:40 pm
by tut
Nope, wait for the hands on guys.
tut
Re: There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loude
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:44 pm
by tut
Fcuk a rat Jamie, just realised that it is you. Clare said that she had shown you how to adjust it after talking to Craig, but did not realise that you still had problems.
Are you home next weekend, if so we can look at it, otherwise call out the AA and get them to sort it, if not you have P&L.
Cheers
almost dad in law.
Re: There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loude
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:46 pm
by tut
ps also give Dan a ring, twas his car so he will help you out.
Re: There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loude
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:26 pm
by robin
With the engine off and the keys in your pocket (so no fcuk can crank it while you're rummaging in the engine bay), reach down and grab hold of the belt. Is it loose? Can you make the alternator move back and forth a little?
I suspect the problem is one of the two bottom bolts - one near the crank often shears off in the block!
You might be able to tension it up again enough to get you home and then get somebody here (well there) to look at it.
The top bolt nut is captive in the alternator housing, so you just turn the head of the bolt.
All of this best done from inside the wheel arch with the wheel and liner removed.
Cheers,
Robin
Re: There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loude
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:42 pm
by tut
Jamie, is the alternator charging OK, if not you will have the red light on, and the battery will run out, but suspect that is not the case.
Are you home next weekend?
tut
Re: There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loude
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:54 pm
by Jamie R
Thanx Robin, there is a little bit of play in the belt but not much, and the alternator can be moved back and forth a little. I did tighten up the bottom bolt as I noticed it was slackened, it hasn't made any differance to the noice tho.
Tut, I might be home tomorrow if my car allows it! Get her in the garage sunday for some tlc hopefully!!
Cheers,
Jamie
Re: There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loude
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:56 pm
by Jamie R
Oh and yes the alternator is charging fine, plenty time for that to change tho
Jamie
Re: There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loude
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:12 pm
by tut
Robin is planning on calling in here tomorrow Jamie, but if not he will be at Clarkies in Aberdeen picking up some spares.
tut
Re: There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loude
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:22 pm
by Jamie R
Oh fiddles, dont think i'll get back till later on cause got a job on in the morning.
Cheers,
Jamie
ps, we can always swap her and N1 for week or so!!
Re: There is a bit of a list but can we start with the loude
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:01 am
by robin
Jamie, give me a shout if you need a hand 07973 391 393, otherwise maybe see you at Tut's later on this afternoon.
Cheers,
Robin