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thstone · 11-12-2014, 08:47 AM

Last weekend, I had to replace the starter in my 996. "While I was in there", I thought I'd also replace the alternator-starter-battery cable. In order to replace the cable, the alternator needs to come out.

When I got the alternator out, it sounded like the video below (ignore the video, just listen to the sound). The bearing isn't good, but its not really bad either. As you can see from the video, I had to get up pretty close to record the sound. I couldn't hear anything when it was in the car. I decided to replace it but a few friends have said that they would have left it.

Would you have replaced it or left it until it squealed like a banshee?

11-12-2014, 08:47 AM	#1
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	To Replace or Not to Replace Last weekend, I had to replace the starter in my 996. "While I was in there", I thought I'd also replace the alternator-starter-battery cable. In order to replace the cable, the alternator needs to come out. When I got the alternator out, it sounded like the video below (ignore the video, just listen to the sound). The bearing isn't good, but its not really bad either. As you can see from the video, I had to get up pretty close to record the sound. I couldn't hear anything when it was in the car. I decided to replace it but a few friends have said that they would have left it. Would you have replaced it or left it until it squealed like a banshee? __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 11-12-2014 at 08:52 AM.