Alternator squealling

1998 HOLDEN BARINA
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LOZZC20
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My car starts squealling a few minutes after driving it, how can I tell if it is the serpentine belt or the bearings in the alternator? If it is the bearings is their anything I can do until I can get another one next Tuesday?
Jan 2, 2011 at 6:43 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, make sure the belt is tight. It should have no more than 3/4 inch play. If there is more, the tensionier is most likely bad. If it is tight, remove the belt and spin all the accessories to see if you can hear a bad bearing or something that is locking up and doesn't want to spin.
Jan 8, 2011 at 5:21 AM