Originally posted by hetfield:
Yup, that's why I'm getting so frustrated with it; I can't tell where exactly its coming from. On top of that, its very inconsistent. The last three times I drove my car it didn't make any noises. I checked the voltage from the battery yesterday, and its 14.5 with the car running; exactly where it should be.

I'm thinking maybe I should just let it go until something breaks. Then I'll just tow it home with AAA and swap out the broken part myself.


My alternator was broken in 3 pieces, yet it charged the battery like it was new.. But the noise was terrible! The new one went in this morning - it was a PITA to change, I was glad I didn't do it myself! Wasn't that glad to pay the bill though..

When mine went bad, it started as a whining noise, like a rusted wheel or something. Then after 4-5 minutes, it went completely silent - no more noise, everything sounded normal. Then after 2 days of normality, the grinding noise appeared, and stayed. Alternator housing was cracked parallel to the pulley, and 90 degrees to it too.

Hope you can find the culprit...

Kyo 1997 Mystique GS Duratec ATX -- sold 2005 Focus ST - Quicker! - Still a Duratec!