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Pulley whine only at 4k+ RPM. #447923
April 23, 2016 02:49 pm UTC
April 23, 2016 02:49 pm UTC
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I just put in a new Saturn alternator from RTM racing, all is well except at WOT where I get a "supercharger" like whine from the alt. I adjusted the belt properly with 1/2" lash and it passed the 90 degree twist test so it's definitely not too tight. anyone else experience this?


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Re: Pulley whine only at 4k+ RPM. [Re: Bryan OShaughnessy] #448052
April 27, 2016 03:34 am UTC
April 27, 2016 03:34 am UTC
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Turns out it was a coincidence and had a major boost leak around my j pipe. The alts working great!


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Re: Pulley whine only at 4k+ RPM. [Re: Bryan OShaughnessy] #448058
April 27, 2016 11:48 am UTC
April 27, 2016 11:48 am UTC
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Lol Bryan WTF!


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Re: Pulley whine only at 4k+ RPM. [Re: Bryan OShaughnessy] #448061
April 27, 2016 12:07 pm UTC
April 27, 2016 12:07 pm UTC
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Ya, this car has been a Rollercoaster ride lol

I guess boost leaks pop up while parked for the winter, go figure!


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Re: Pulley whine only at 4k+ RPM. [Re: Bryan OShaughnessy] #448063
April 27, 2016 12:21 pm UTC
April 27, 2016 12:21 pm UTC
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Holding proper voltage?


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Re: Pulley whine only at 4k+ RPM. [Re: Bryan OShaughnessy] #448068
April 27, 2016 01:21 pm UTC
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Ya, charging system is now working 100%. Thanks again for the quick shipping!


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