1997 Ford Aspire ALTERNATOR

Tiny
SECRETCHRISTIAN MAN
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  • 1997 FORD ASPIRE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 142,000 MILES
WHY DOES IT GET HOT(ALTERNATOR
Sunday, February 14th, 2010 AT 11:30 PM

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Tiny
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To an extent is it normal. THere is a transfer of heat from the engine and the alt produces heat itself. However, excessive heat isn't normal. Is there smoke or something coming from it?
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