1997 Ford Aspire ALTERNATOR

1997 FORD ASPIRE
142,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SECRETCHRISTIAN MAN
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WHY DOES IT GET HOT(ALTERNATOR
Feb 14, 2010 at 11:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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?
May 1, 2010 at 2:23 PM
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