 
				
	| 1988 Buick Century Limited 3.8L Alternator Has loud rattling/knocking noise between [...] rpm. If you unplug the alternator the noise instantly goes away. Tried a different alternator and the noise is still there. If you slowly take tension off the tensioner until the alternator starts slipping a littl... 
                        
                            FIX posted 5/15/2006
                               
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| VIN | 1G4AL5131J | 
| Engine | 3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS | 
| Trans | 4-speed Automatic | 
| Delivery | FI | 
| Affected | Alternator | 
| Conditions | Noisy, Rattling/Knocking | 
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                1988 Buick Century Limited
| VIN | 1G4AL5131J | 
| Engine | 3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS | 
| Trans | 4-speed Automatic | 
| Delivery | FI | 
| Affected | Alternator | 
| Conditions | Noisy, Rattling/Knocking | 
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