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My silvia has killed 2 alternators so I got one fully rebuilt (instead of buying second hand). After getting the car running again I notice the pulley on the alternator is getting very very hot very quickly. It's also loosening the tightening nut off such that the belt keeps slipping (i'm not sure if this is a related problem). Anyone have any wisdom to share on what I should be looking for? I have posted this on NS also but I doubt anyone there would be able to help much.

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interesting topic, the bearing went on my old alternator (rb25det) so i replaced it with a new one from crista australia (they dun exist anymore) anyhow i relised as i was checking the alternators do get hot pretty quickly, i just thought this was natural. as it goes for the nut that is a different problem, which nut ar eu talking about the one on the alternator itslf or the one that tightens the belts? cheers hame

p.m if need be

p.s sorry for long post

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ya thanks for your response. It is the nut on the end that is getting very hot, although the whole assembly is about 50 degrees, the nut is probably closer to 70-80. I am not sure if this is normal, I might just test a couple of friends cars to see, I only really noticed because of the slipping belt problem :/.

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"I only really noticed because of the slipping belt problem " - as did i.

i'd say the nut would be hotter as this is what spins the most (as it the turning point) at high rpm. i'd say you don't have a problem, just get ur belts tightened if u wanna know how pm me.

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I had the same problem. The belt would slip, and the alternator would become extremely hot in a matter of seconds. When the belt didnt slip, it wasnt so hot. Why? FRICTION!!! The best slips, causing friction. Friction causes it to heat up, and in your case break. Now, if I know about the effects of friction, you guys should. :D I'm stupid!! Tighten up your alternator so the belt doesnt slip. That way, it should be fine. Good luck!

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