2011 Ford Fusion with 2.5 4 cyl. 91,500 miles.
The alternator was making a noise that sounded like a bearing. I checked carefully with an engine stethoscope to make sure it was the alternator.
When I installed the new alternator I put on a new belt while I was at it. The new belt was a Gates but I had to get the belt tensioner to the max to let me let the belt on. it does not seem overly tight now though.
The new alternator makes a bearing noise now although not as load as the old one. I thought the belt would break in and stretch some but with 250 miles on it the alternator still makes some noise.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
The alternator was making a noise that sounded like a bearing. I checked carefully with an engine stethoscope to make sure it was the alternator.
When I installed the new alternator I put on a new belt while I was at it. The new belt was a Gates but I had to get the belt tensioner to the max to let me let the belt on. it does not seem overly tight now though.
The new alternator makes a bearing noise now although not as load as the old one. I thought the belt would break in and stretch some but with 250 miles on it the alternator still makes some noise.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!