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Old May 19, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Alernator squeling. HELP..
My alternator squels everytime on start up in the morning and afternoon after school. Then when the RPMs are passed the 4500 hazard zone it squels there. It is really embarassing, So what can I do??? New 1 maybe but how much are they

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Old May 19, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Re: Alernator squeling. HELP..
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My alternator squels everytime on start up in the morning and afternoon after school. Then when the RPMs are passed the 4500 hazard zone it squels there. It is really embarassing, So what can I do??? New 1 maybe but how much are they
Check the belt, belt tension, and alternator itself--I think Autozone, for example, will test free. Remans aren't terribly expensive.

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Re: Alernator squeling. HELP..
What do I have to do to tighten it
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Re: Alernator squeling. HELP..
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What do I have to do to tighten it
Loosen the bolt(s) at the alternator and apply pressure. Too tight is as bad as too loose.

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