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Old 02-17-2011, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by layback40 View Post
If you are not replacing the alt bearings when its apart, best at least, if you can prize one of the covers off without damaging each one & add some grease to the bearings.
Good point - I'll see what I can do.

I expect that once "we've" sorted out that measuring timing with the glow plugs method my engine will run so smoothly I'll be able to hear a faulty alternator bearing...







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