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Old 17 Aug 2009, 10:57 am
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Default When Does Alternator Bearings and A/C Bearings Go Bad??

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
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Old 17 Aug 2009, 07:27 pm
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Default Re: When Does Alternator Bearings and A/C Bearings Go Bad??

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.
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Old 18 Aug 2009, 03:37 pm
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On Aug 17, 8:27*pm, Eternal Searcher
<eternalsearcherREMOVE7...@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> 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?

Thanks!!

>
> > 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.


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Old 18 Aug 2009, 07:52 pm
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No. I hope no shop will try to squeeze $1000 out of you for these
minor bearing noises. Even a complete timing belt change including new
idler pulleys and water pump wouldn't cost more than $500-700 on a
Civic.

AC bearing does NOT rotate when the AC is on. So if you turn on the AC
and the noise goes away then you know. Alternators should last about
100-120 K miles without replacing the brushes or the bearings. I think
you got good service out of it.

Rockauto.com lists a Bosch remanufactured alternator at about $120+core
+shipping. Should be about $200 incl. labor if you have shop replace
it.

AC clutch bearing is replaced as a part of the entire clutch. My guess
is about $40-50 bucks + labor.



On Aug 17, 8:57*am, Vmusic <alex_that_would_be...@yahoo.com> 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


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Old 20 Aug 2009, 10:06 pm
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On Aug 18, 8:52*pm, john <johngd...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> No. I hope no shop will try to squeeze $1000 out of you for these
> minor bearing noises. Even a complete timing belt change including new
> idler pulleys and water pump wouldn't cost more than $500-700 on a
> Civic.
>
> AC bearing does NOT rotate when the AC is on. So if you turn on the AC
> and the noise goes away then you know. Alternators should last about
> 100-120 K miles without replacing the brushes or the bearings. I think
> you got good service out of it.
>
> Rockauto.com lists a Bosch remanufactured alternator at about $120+core
> +shipping. Should be about $200 incl. labor if you have shop replace
> it.
>
> AC clutch bearing is replaced as a part of the entire clutch. My guess
> is about $40-50 bucks + labor.
>
> On Aug 17, 8:57*am, Vmusic <alex_that_would_be...@yahoo.com> 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



Thanks for the Advice - I am set up with a local mechanic to check it
and replace the alternator only... and then I'll sell it.
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