Vmusic wrote:

> Hi,
> I have a 01 Civic Coupe with 138,000 miles. (Midwest in the U.S.)
>
> I started to get a whining noise from the engine about a month ago. As
> the engine idles and I press the gas the noise gets louder and/or the
> "whine" gets louder, stronger and a little higher pitched. As I let
> off the gas and the engine idles slower, the noise quiets down some to
> a 'soft whine'. As long as the engine runs, the noise exists.
>
> The dealer said BOTH the alternator bearings.... and the......... A/C
> bearings are shot and both need replaced.
> Both the alternator and A/C are original equipment on the car.
>
> Does this seem to match the symptoms?
>
> Do alternator bearings go bad?
> Do A/C bearings go bad?
>
> Is a thousand bucks about the right cost to replace BOTH the
> alternator and A/C?
>
> Thanks!!
> Whining in Columbus

Sounds like the alternator is the problem, although I don't know if it's
just the bearings or the whole thing that needs replacing. It is becoming a
fairly common problem on this version of Civic. I had to have it replaced
in my '04 Civic last year.

I seriously doubt that the A/C has anything to do with it. I suggest
finding a good private mechanic who specializes in imports.