Blower whining!

[77K10Silverado]

My blower is making an awful whine that comes and goes. When it comes you can tap on it and it will stop and then start again. Is this a bearing gone or going bad? Is there any way to fix this or should I just just replace it? Any help is appreciated!!

[77 350 Shorty Wide]

Afternoon, You really answered your own question. Just replace it. There not that expensive new or get one used. Used your likely to replace it right away so I say get a new one. They aren't hard to replace, a few self tapping screws that have hex heads if I remember and unplug the connector. Reverse order to install. Now this is if it's non-ac, with ac I don't know as mine is heater only.

God Bless, Terry

[donut]

There was a way to punch a hole above the bearing and putting a few drops of light oil to help cure the whine, the preferred was just replace the blower motor. IIRC, without the squirrel cage about 25 bucks.

[77K10Silverado]

Thanks for the input fellers. I think I'll try to punch and lube for ****s and giggles. I'll end up replacing but I'll let y'all know how I did it and if it works on the fix. Always looking for a cheap and handy fix!!

[Bigstevex4]

just replaced mine 22 bucks napa

[77K10Silverado]

SOOOOO I opted to change out the old for a new motor after looking at it. Question< is there a gasket that goes with this or should I use gasket maker? There was one one it but it broke apart when I removed the old motor..

[Bigstevex4]

I put mine on with out one but use alittle goo if you want.