[V8] donuts and a dead alternator

[Scott Simmons]

We got a good 5 inches out here and I was watching the CC unit like a 
hawk until I got home.  I've read horror stories on here and since my 
alt is brand new I treat it like it was brand new. ;)

Although, the next morning there was an odd clanking noise coming from 
the left rear.  I can only assume snow has packed itself into something.

I'd spray your alternator down with a good dose of compressed air and 
dry it out.  Hopefully it'll pull through.

Here's hoping,
Scott

Andrew Schlueter wrote:

>Well here in ohio we finally got some good snow. Of course I was out
>tooling around "in das 5 gang" having a good time with my friends in
>parking lots drifting, 360's, ya know. Then when I came to a stop on my
>last drift, "beeeep" battery light came on then the bat symbols popped
>up on the autocheck. I hate how finicky these alternators get when they
>get damp or in this case packed with snow. Any fix for this?
>
>Also got to blow past a few stuck cars on hills, and even pull my
>buddies 2wd f150. I love my goodyear all seasons, I swear they are
>better than snow tires.
>
>Andrew W. Schlueter
>'90 V8 MQuattro
>www.westmotorsports.biz
>
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