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I'm trying to chase down some noisy bearings on my jimny (M13). Does anyone know what type of alternator is used on the engine and if there's a bearing kit available via bigjimny store?
Are there various alternators used on different years, or are suzuki quite consistant with the brand and models they use on the jimny?
Also, does anyone know if the power steering tensioner belt bearing on the bigjimny store is for the M13?
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
You will never get the alternator casing apart without breaking it, I spent a long time trying on mine, and when I took it to the rebuilders they wouldn't touch it, as they can't get them apart either once they are a few years old. :ohmy:
I didn't fancy shelling out for a brand new one. I don't suppose soaking it in WD40 overnight would make any difference? Did you noticed what brand it was, lucas, bosch or something like that?
Yes, I'll definitely drop each belt off for a short time and ensure it's not something else.
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
facade wrote: You will never get the alternator casing apart without breaking it, I spent a long time trying on mine, and when I took it to the rebuilders they wouldn't touch it, as they can't get them apart either once they are a few years old. :ohmy:
There is always some play in the tensioner bearing as it is a single row ballrace, and you can rattle it a bit.
Best drop the power steering belt off and run the engine to see if the noise goes, then try it with the fan belt off (not for long though :whistle: )
I would look to do this to identify for sure where the problem comes from.
A re builder should be able to remove the casing and replace bearings. My father in law had been doing it since 1985 until he wound down his business recently.
Kirkynut
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Going to have a look at it as soon as I recover from an op. Once I undo the bolts, there's no going back and I'll be committed to using the motorbike until I fix it. If it's the alternator making all the racket, I think I'll have a crack at it myself. One thing's for sure, I know it's not the water pump as I changed that for a brand new one very recently.
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
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