To me it sounda like a tensioner to me. I have had alternators go before, and they do not sound like that. An alternator sounds very scratchy, and squilley like a bad belt, which is caused by the copper bushings totally gone and running metal on metal in the alternator. I bet its the Belt tensioner with dry bearings.

Jordon, alternators do not have clutches. only thing on a belt system with a clutch is the ac compressor.

EDIT - I should have read page 2. I ws thinking steering pump too janz, but they get a more chirpy sound with in a whine, and more under load. A ford is a perfect example of that sound

Cheers.

 

While I can not say for certain that THIS alternator has a clutch, I CAN say for certain that many alternators do. Google it if you are uncertain.

OP: glad to hear you got it sorted.

 

Im sure my alternator needs to be replaced....Hopefully it holds out until next year.

I hope this helps others in the future.

Next on the list is to replace my coolant temp sensor =(

 

Hi. Can you please check my video and compare how my engine sounds? Is it similiar to your noise from engine?