<VV> Screeching Noise

[Ron]

I wouldn't leave the driveway with a screeching bearing!
RonH
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca>
To: <corvairs at cybrus.net>
Cc: "'virtual Vairs'" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 3:43 PM
Subject: <VV> Screeching Noise


> Hi,
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> I've never had a fan bearing go before now but out of the blue my 110 is
> emitting a loud screeching noise at a fast idle, but only after the engine
> fully warmed up.
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> The engine is in an Ultravan and the engine bay is quite cramped so I 
> can't
> tell whether it's the fan bearing , the idler bearing or the alternator. I
> tried using a piece of tubing as  stethoscope to localise it but that 
> didn't
> help.
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> Does a failing fan bearing actually squeal and if so, how long do I have
> before it fails totally? I'm asking because we are supposed to be leaving
> for a 150 mile camping trip tomorrow and I'm trying to get a sense of this
> as a noisy nuisance or a show stopper for the trip.
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> Thanks,
>
> Bob
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