# Alternator question?

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator-question/259995>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [August 16, 2011, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator-question/259995 "2011-08-16T08:02:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator-question/259995/4 "2011-08-16T08:13:11Z")

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> Does the pulley spin straight?
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> Was the alternator ever replaced?
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> Alternator pulleys usually don’t come stand alone at part stores but you could find one online or at dealership. Possibly locally at places that rebuild them like excel or the like but it’s a long shot.

i’m guessing it spins straight due to the fact that the garage said she’s safe to drive it without replacing the alternator… she should eventually get it replaced though. I don’t think she’s had it replaced while she’s had the car which is almost 5 years

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