Rattling alternator??

[skini]

My 172 ph1 is making some rattling sound which is heard little on idling, and specially when trying to start (with no accelerator pedal pressed ), slowly releasing the clutch. On higher revs, that sound is not heard.

I think that sound is comming from alternator, as when i put hand on it i can feel it more vibrating in the same time as the sound is heard. When i press the plastic on alternator, the sound in quiter but it is still there.
Anybody had similiar problem?

 

[stu-172]

Could be the bearing in the Alternator! Get it looked at ASAP! U don't want it shearing off as t could take out the cam belt!

 

[skini]

Can i replace just that bearing?

 

[stu-172]

Probably a new alternator I think! Depends on whats wrong with it! When did you last have the belt/tensioner replaced?

 

[skini]

1 year ago.

 

[skini]

It was "just" a lower alternator bolt missing so alternator mada a little noise. Changed a belt too so everything is ok.