My Girlfriend has been told by our local garage that the strange
> whining noise (like the kind of noise you get when in reverse) is
> caused by the alternator which is about to go and needs replacing. >
> Does this sound right?
>
> Can anyone give me a run down of the symptoms of a dying Alternator. >
> Thanks in adavance,
>
> Mr Winkey
Bearings do wear on alternators - but I'm sure the Mechanic has only given you a brief description of a fault that could develop - no mechanic can give a second by second account of how long this alternator will last, just by turning the engine over and listening to a noise - this alternator could last another year or two. Tell the Girlfriend to ask at another garage (second opinion )
Bill
Ex mech