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the alternator fan on my astra van keeps hiting the alternator body should there be a spacer in between them or has it just come loose?
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However, if you can remove the belt, first check if the fan is loose. If tight, try rocking the blade from side to side to see if the bearings are worn, recondition unit is your best bet.
A spacer is not your problem if it has only just faulted.
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However, if you can remove the belt, first check if the fan is loose. If tight, try rocking the blade from side to side to see if the bearings are worn, recondition unit is your best bet.
A spacer is not your problem if it has only just faulted.
Keep us updated for more advice from others!
Sorry for the delay with your question as i have not been on line.
You may have changed the alternator by now, but if you haven't, yes, the bearings have gone and it sounds as if it may have damaged the internal parts of the alternator if it's that bad.
Definately replace this with a reconditioned or new one.
Don't advise second hand from scraps because you need this unit to be trustworthy, plus you get a guarantee with the others.
You may have changed the alternator by now, but if you haven't, yes, the bearings have gone and it sounds as if it may have damaged the internal parts of the alternator if it's that bad.
Definately replace this with a reconditioned or new one.
Don't advise second hand from scraps because you need this unit to be trustworthy, plus you get a guarantee with the others.