So... I figured out the other day that my alternator is whining... regardless of load or not... bout how long do I got? btw no lights on dash yet.

 

Almost sounds like one of the bearings is on its way out.

Dunno about how long it will last, But Its not something I would dillydally around with either. Was quoted $150 for a new one/ However I would opt to have it rebuilt if it were me

 

AKrangerguy18: heyheyhey
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AKrangerguy18: i dare you to post "hey now you have something in common with your alternator!"
AKrangerguy18: you can even say i told u to say it

 

yup......bearings are going out

 

LOL hes just jealous of me

 

you sure its not the power steering pump... it is a ford after all

 

I'm gonna have to agree. I thought my alt was bad too until it started really whining. Then I checked my PS reservoir. Full of metal shavings.

 

When its the bearing on the alternator, its pretty obvious as to where its coming from when it's idling an your lookin at the thing.

Mine is doing the same thing. I'm goona drop mine off Monday morning. A local shop quoted me $40 to replace the bearings or $80 to rebuild the entire thing. Drop it off at 8am an it'll be done by noon.

 

I had a rebuild done and fitted back on for $90, better safe than suck somewhere