Alternator works intermittently.

DVIC · 10-07-2008, 04:27 PM

I have a 96 suzuki esteem and the alternator works off and on.
I had the alternator tested at Auto Zone and it is fine but it doesn't charge the battery. The alternator was clogged up with oil from a front seal leak what should I do?

Isuzuzuki man · 10-08-2008, 08:12 AM

Uhhh get a new one.

DVIC · 10-08-2008, 01:57 PM

I HAVE A HEADGASKET LEAK IF I RETOURQUED THE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS WOULD THAT STOP THE LEAK? GYMNASIUM WHERE ARE YOU?

I RECENTLY POSTED A QUESTION REGARDING AN ALTERNATOR THAT SEEMS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY, CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THAT ALSO?

Isuzuzuki man · 10-08-2008, 09:40 PM

If the alt has oil all in it, the brushes most likely do too, oil insulates electrical contact. If you have an electrical repair shop near have them repair it.
And for head gasket there is no easy fix, you replace the gasket.