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Subject:Re: the alternator? goes growl... is it a time machine?
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Sat, 9 Sep 2006 12:42:04 -0700

Take off the other belt/s and turn the separate components by hand.  You'll
find it quickly!

Jake

On 9/9/06, Jarrett Kupcinski <kpcnsk@sprynet.com> wrote:
>
> I removed the belt for the AC compressor today, since I had thought
> that the AC compressor was making lots of noise.  Turns out the growl
> is still there.  Closer inspection reveals that it might be the
> alternator or power steering pump.  It's a noise that slowly builds
> in volume and fades, with pulsing regularity.  Kind of like a
> TARDIS.  Seriously.
>
> I do know that my power steering system needs work... it is leaking...
>
> Does anyone have any insights?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Jarrett
> 89 Westy
>

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Jake
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