1988 Chevrolet Beretta Repair Question
Topics covered: Alternator, Chirping, Mechanic.
Mileage: 240,000 miles.
Mileage: 240,000 miles.
Asked on April 7, 2012
How do you know if timing chain/belt is bad and does it make noises?
I have a chirping sound and it seems my serpentine belt is crack free and tight enough but a chirping sound is coming from the alternator and pulley areas around the front of motor.this sound seems to occur after car has been running for a while.i do have a good mechanic but i want to know if it could be the timing chain which i pray it isn't.i believe loudest part of chirp is near the alternator.it has been replaced 5 years ago.i will check for a wobbling pulley otherwise i am clueless.
Answer
Replied on April 7, 2012
Could be the alternator bearing failing-start here