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- Jul 21, 2018
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I have a 2001/12 Schumi. After around 6 - 10km of normal quiet driving, an awful screeching/metallic grinding sound occurs. It's really loud! When the engine is turned off and left for around 1 hour, starting and driving are all quiet once again until the above kms are reached. The local garage says that the alternator is kaput. They claim that they can't find another one and want to rebuild this one...at the cost of £100! I see loads of ads for Seicento alternators. Am I missing something? Can I use any alternator from a vehicle of the same year? Also why would something make a noise only after the engine is warmed up? Thanks in advance.