Hi guys,
Just wondering if anybody knows what could be causing my generator to rattle? It seems to make a rattle right near the belt, mainly when i accelerate and just as it changes gear. Any advice would be great.
Thanks guys
donn ·
Fan belt too loose?
68AutoBug ·
May be the bearing nearest the belt end..
or maybe the fan belt is too loose
or maybe the fanbelt is worn out... ie.. too narrow...
LEE
matberry ·
Any of the above or pulley collapsing or the fan flogging on its hub.
Asché ·
hmm... fan belt is nice and tight, and near new. Have a feeling it might be the bearings near the belt. Gonna check it out properly and try to get an expert opinion, Thanks a lot guys 🙂
donn ·
Try to get an expert opinion ! ?, you just got 3, well 2 anyway. 😂
Asché ·
lol true true... I trust anyone on this forum more than a VW specialist... seem to be having a bad run with them so far 😀
Anthiron ·
had a similar problem recently. was the rear bearing.
sounds almost identical.
Asché ·
Hmm yeah... Thanks Anth, I really think its a bearing too... thanks mate
bushed ·
drop over tp Mt gravatt East this arve and i'll tell u 04212 86423 B
Asché ·
Ah sorry mate i didnt check the thread till just now... Went to Southside VW on logan rd. though and he says it not the generator, or the fan, he says it is a bolt in the rear of the fan housing that has vibrated loose and the fan is clipping it as its turning.
U gonna be round mt gravatt east this arvo though? or have i missed u? I'd still love to get a second opinion
Thanks a lot for the offer mate 🙂
geodon ·
Better late than never, hey?
I have used this technique to determine the source of rogue noises for years & it costs bugger all:
1. Block up one ear with some blue-tak etc
2. take a 300mm (approx) length of garden hose.
3. Start engine.
4. Poke & hold the hose the hose in your unblocked ear with the hand nearest that ear & point the hose with the other hand at suspect areas.
It would have told you it was at the back of the gen in a flash. Don't be told a stethoscope is better, noise can travel along solid objects for quite a distance & they cost heaps.
I've used it to find everything from dodgey tappets to niggling exhaust leaks.
MrScooter ·
well done! Dr geodon👍
bushed ·
sorry I was in Hunter Valley wine tasting the next day Ashe'
that's the reason I put my mobile # in as I am very mobileand now ship parts for vwpeeps also
am off to Coffs Friday
all fixed ?
bushed
Asché wrote:Ah sorry mate i didnt check the thread till just now... Went to Southside VW on logan rd. though and he says it not the generator, or the fan, he says it is a bolt in the rear of the fan housing that has vibrated loose and the fan is clipping it as its turning.
U gonna be round mt gravatt east this arvo though? or have i missed u? I'd still love to get a second opinion
Thanks a lot for the offer mate 🙂