87 golf automatic alternator replacing

Jan 13, 2005 1 Replies

Hello everyone?



seems my alternator bearings might be going (high pitched whistle around



1000 revs ) so it seems I will have to replace it?

I'm not an expert here but I was wondering a number of things?



should/could I replace it with a more powerful one (so I can charge up a second on board battery)



Any recommendations on which one ?



Could anyone replace it with minimal skills?



Where should I buy it from? Maybe I should trade inthe old one ??



thanks for any help! ?



Michael


High pitched whistle from an alternator revving well is more likely a diode going or gone off. Volvos used to be prone.

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