Alternator screeching when under load

[SJ]

I think Huw has information on his web site about alternator rebuilding.
http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/alternator.htm#primer
Maybe he has the bearing part number and cross reference information.
I dont recall seeing any part numbers for bearings. Part numbers for
regulators yes, but not bearings.

When you do find the right bearings, please tell us where you got them, the
size information, the manufacturer of the bearings, the part number. What
tools you used, etc, etc. For what alternator?
Also add all the key words into your final post so the google search engine
can home in on it:
keyword: alternator, screeching, bearings, part numbers, replacing, repair

Here is how it should be done:
http://www.audifans.com/pipermail/quattro/20020204/046204.html

Maybe this is all you need for your alternator.

It drives me nuts to do a search in the archives and get very little useful
information.
"Yeah, I replaced the bearings and it works!" . . .. yeah, great . .and now
we dont know squat.

Ok, rant off.

Oh yes, and dont forget to powder coat the alternator with Huw's favorite
color. Be proud of your work!

SJ


> From: radek at istar.ca
> Subject: Alternator screeching when under load
> To: quattro at audifans.com


>I'm
> planning to take the alternator apart on the weekend.  How easy/difficult
would it be to
> replace the
> bearings and how to find the correct ones (don't want to pay the dealer).
> Radek
> 88 90Q
> 91 V8Q
> 5-sp.