Can an Alternator be washed out ?

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I have a 01 Chevy impala just had the head gasket replaced, new water pump, new thermostat and oil ffilter and still have a ticking noise wat can I do to fix this problem?

could be coming from one of the other belt driven components, alternator,a/c ,power steering pump etc , try spraying WD 40 onto the belts one by one to see if the noise goes if it does change the belt, you can also use french chalk , a fine chalk dust , keep me posted if you wish

Jun 12, 2014 • Cars & Trucks

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How to tell if power steering oil is leaking on alternator 1991 ls400?

You can get a dye to put in the power steering reservoir it makes the fluid glow

May 17, 2014 • 1991 Lexus LS 400

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Check list for 80000 service

Check the fuel pump, water pump, drive belts, pulley tensor, timing belt, fuel filter, oil filter, oil, transmission filter, transmission oil, transmission, battery, spark plugs, power steering, power steering fluid, wiring, alternator and battery.

For the fluids or hydraulics mentioned above, if it has not been replaced, have it replaced.

Dec 07, 2009 • 2000 Ford Ranger SuperCab

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How to change power steering presure hose

Very simple, the hose disconnects simply by loosening the bolt at the end of the hose. You may need to spray some WD-40 first, but once the bolt is loose, be careful as power steering fluid will leak.

Aug 09, 2009 • 1999 Honda Accord

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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee squeaking and power steering

It very well could be the pawer steering pump. But to isolate the squeking sound, take that can of wd-40 and find the idler pully and tensior pully. Spray the bearing area of both pulleys. If your bearing in those pulleys are going bad then it will make that noise. If the wd-40 quits the noise at one of those tow pulleys then you know which one to replace. If its does not, then start looking to replace the powersteering pump. I take it you have checked the power steering fluid levels and they are ok?? Also, you stated that the noise started after you bought the alternator, then try a new alternator. It might of just been a faulty alternator. Happens all the time. One last inexpensive tip is replacing all belts with new. Belts get glazed over and dirty and cause noise too. One last question. Did you make sure the belts were tight enough? Just a little variance in the belt tension can make the difference.

Aug 07, 2009 • 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Fluid behind tires

you have to check the consistency of the fluid. IT can either be from the breaks, power steering (for the front wheels), or engine oil (again for front wheels. I suggest to do some cleaning underneath. Wash the whole area where you see the oil cleaned out. Once cleaned you should have an idea where exactly the oil came from once it seeps out and can accurately have it fixed.

Jul 07, 2009 • 2000 Chevrolet Venture

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Belt squeals and pullies freezes momentarty

Spray WD 40 on the belt.

Jun 05, 2009 • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

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Steering hard /loosing pwer at 40-55mph

Take the car in for a new serpentine belt and tensioner right away before you destroy the engine. The alternator, power steering pump and waterpump are not turning right now because the belt has come off. The battery will die soon because it is not charging, and the engine will overheat and perform it's own little rendition of the china syndrome. When the red warning lights in the dash come on, it generally means; park it unless you're being shot at.

May 20, 2009 • 1998 Ford Windstar

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I want to know what type of enigne oil i neeed for my 2007 kia rio

LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
100% Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil
SAE 5W-20 XL Synthetic Motor Oil
SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Signature Series Oil
Above 9°F......15W-40
Above 0°F......10W-30
Above 19°F......20W-50
All Temps......5W-20
Manual Transmission,.....GL-4
75W-90
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90
Automatic Transmission,4 Speed AT.....SLF[1]
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....PS
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Power Steering Fluid
Brake Fluid.....HB
Series 500 High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid.....HB
Series 500 High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid

1. Kia automatic transmission fluid, SP-III.

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO RATE!!!!!

Mar 14, 2009 • 2007 Kia Rio 5 Sx M/T Hatchback

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Audi power steering pump location

Before you replace the pump, check the filter located inside the oil tank. This filter cleans the oil before going to pump. REMEMBER that Audi uses a special oil!!! Not your normal power steering fluid! Mixing them could cause damage to the entire system!

Jan 02, 2009 • 1999 Audi A6

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Brett Jones

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Blow it out with air or use starting fluid it evaporates

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sherman north Mar 30, 2019

A man that rebuilds alternators told me to use Gunk & wash out with a water hose.
sherman north Mar 30, 2019

Your way will probably work too. Your way will probably work too.

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No it has to be replaced

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Contact cleaner is the best thing to use or rubbing alcohol will degrease and remove oil residue .

Testimonial: "Do you thik I could put some alcohol in a pump spray bottle & spray it into the alternator to was it out without disassembling it?"

sherman north Dec 25, 2018

I had a typo in the last comment, it should have read : Do you think I could put some alcohol into a pump spray bottle to spray into it without disassembling the alternator ?
sherman north Dec 25, 2018

And allow the alcohol to dry thoroughly before installing the alternator.

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Wd40 is oil base my frinde and its used as a lubricant for rusted area ..i won't use that ..there is electric cleaner you can use and its effective

Answer 5 · 2/19/2009 12:00:00 AM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2009

SOURCE: 94 isuzu trooper steering gear leaking

youre leaking steering box is most likely an easy fix, the leak can be rectified by changing the lower shaft seal but this means removal of the pitman arm. you can remove the seal and get it matched up at any industrial supplier

Anonymous

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Posted on Apr 14, 2009

SOURCE: Dakota power steering leak

That's the power steering pressure switch and it is very easy to replace. I don't know how much the part is, but it cant be very much. It's a very simple switch. I'd just replace it.

speedwagen

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SOURCE: Anyone have a belt diagram for a Chevy 350 G30,

You might find something here

http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/index.htm

Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 25, 2011

SOURCE: my power steering went heavy

hi Jo,the power steering is powered by the fanbelt and if its slipping will cause it to go heavy but a light would come up on the dash to tell you the alternator was not charging.so if not the belt,it could be the electrics for the pwr steering need looking into,this is easier to get on the dealers diagnostic computer which will show up the exact fault.and would save any guesswork.

raj somaiya

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Posted on Mar 03, 2012

SOURCE: Is it common for a 1999 dodge 5.9 cummins to leak

For oil pump,oil pump pressure,oil warning light,oil low,oil ewplacing and other car engine oil problems,the help links are provided below.Click the link to go through the procedure :-----Oil light came on and the car died?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/oil-light-came-on-and-car-died.html--------How to replace Oil filler cap or breather cap?http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-oil-filler-cap-or.html---------Oil pouring out from left front of engine?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/oil-pouring-out-from-left-front-of.html------Common Causes of Car Oil Leaks?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/common-causes-of-car-oil-leaks.html--------Troubleshoot Car Oil leak?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/troubleshoot-car-oil-leak.html--------Oil change details?http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/toyota-highlander-sport-oil-change.html---------Low oil pressure light?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/low-oil-pressure-light-on-dodge-magnum.html
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leaking oil from oil pan?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/kia-sportage-leaking-oil-from-oil-pan.html ----------
Car Turns OFF due to low oil pressure warning light?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-turns-off-due-to-low-oil-pressure.html

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leaking oil from timing cover?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/toyota-corolla-leaking-oil-from-timing.html

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For more oil and oil pump details check out the direct links below: ---

How to Replace Oil Pan on car?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-oil-pan-on-audi-a4-and.html
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How to Replace an Oil Pan Gasket?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pan-gasket.html
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HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PUMP
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pump.html
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HOW TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter.html
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HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (SENSOR)
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pressure-switch.html
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How to Check Differential Oil Leaks and Replace Oil
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-differential-oil-leaks-and.html
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HOW TO PERFORM A BASIC ENGINE TUNE UP-OIL CHANGE
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-perform-basic-engine-tune-up-oil.html

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Oil pan Gasket on car?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/oil-pan-gasket-on-1998-toyota-tercel.html

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Oil pressure for car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/oil-pressure-for-2001-gmc-jimmy-v6.html

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How to replace Oil Pan on car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-oil-pan-on-2008-honda.html

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How to replace Oil Pressure Sensor on car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-oil-pressure-sensor-on.html

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How to replace Oil Pump on car?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-oil-pump-on-2008-honda.html

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Car oil leak?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-oil-leak.html

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Car oil leaks from valve cover gasket?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-oil-leaks-from-valve-cover-gasket.html

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Oil light blinks on dashboard?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/oil-light-blinks-on-dashboard.html

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Oil pressure issues on car?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/oil-pressure-issuers-on-toyota-tundra.html

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Oil leaks from air filter on ford?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/oil-leaks-from-air-filter-on-ford.html

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Wire running from oil pan to alternator?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/wire-running-from-oil-pan-to-alternator.html

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Why car leaks oil from oil filter?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/toyota-camry-leaks-oil-from-oil-filter.html

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Why engine is consuming lots of oil?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/2008-scion-xb-24l-engine-is-consuming.html

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Maint REQD message on car dash?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/maint-reqd-message-on-2008-lexus-rx350.html

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Remove Sump oil pan?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/remove-volkswagen-sump-oil-pan.html

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Sump not coming OFF?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/sump-not-coming-off.html

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How to remove the sump on car?http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/how-to-remove-sump-on-vw-beetle.html----------Car oil sump removal diagram?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/volkswagen-beetle-oil-sump-removal.html

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This will help.

Thanks.

Answer 6 · 2/19/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

10 Answers
Posted on Feb 19, 2009

SOURCE: 94 isuzu trooper steering gear leaking

youre leaking steering box is most likely an easy fix, the leak can be rectified by changing the lower shaft seal but this means removal of the pitman arm. you can remove the seal and get it matched up at any industrial supplier

Answer 7 · 4/14/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

50 Answers
Posted on Apr 14, 2009

SOURCE: Dakota power steering leak

That's the power steering pressure switch and it is very easy to replace. I don't know how much the part is, but it cant be very much. It's a very simple switch. I'd just replace it.

Answer 8 · 10/16/2010 12:00:00 AM

speedwagen

491 Answers
Posted on Oct 16, 2010

SOURCE: Anyone have a belt diagram for a Chevy 350 G30,

You might find something here

http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/index.htm

Answer 9 · 2/25/2011 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

4793 Answers
Posted on Feb 25, 2011

SOURCE: my power steering went heavy

hi Jo,the power steering is powered by the fanbelt and if its slipping will cause it to go heavy but a light would come up on the dash to tell you the alternator was not charging.so if not the belt,it could be the electrics for the pwr steering need looking into,this is easier to get on the dealers diagnostic computer which will show up the exact fault.and would save any guesswork.