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Trip from Seattle to Vancouver BC then to Cultus Lake BS 07/23/16. Started out great until approximately 12-15 miles north of Bellingham, Wa. when I lost both my right rear dual tires (3-4 years old). Upon closer inspection found that the inner tire was missing it's hose extension. Once the outer tire was pulled we came to the conclusion that the valve extension broke off the stem and was dragged in between the tires taking both out. Lost 4-5 hours and $900 dollars.
After getting that fixed we made it all the way to our destined stop for the night (Granville Island) Approximately 1 block for our stop I heard at a stop what sounded like small BB's being dropped into a small glass jar. As soon as I stopped at our parking spot the loud squealing started quite literally as I was putting it into park. Quickly diagnosed the issue as I found the rear bearing on the alternator seized spilling all it's bearings but 2. Luckily I had a friend who was visiting BC the same time and he arrived the following morning to take me to Lordes Auto and pick up an alternator. Had everything loosened up prior to his arrival the following day. Cost $250 not including core return on alternator.
After getting that fixed we made it all the way to our destined stop for the night (Granville Island) Approximately 1 block for our stop I heard at a stop what sounded like small BB's being dropped into a small glass jar. As soon as I stopped at our parking spot the loud squealing started quite literally as I was putting it into park. Quickly diagnosed the issue as I found the rear bearing on the alternator seized spilling all it's bearings but 2. Luckily I had a friend who was visiting BC the same time and he arrived the following morning to take me to Lordes Auto and pick up an alternator. Had everything loosened up prior to his arrival the following day. Cost $250 not including core return on alternator.
