The power steering pump is good... I know that

But the alternator shaft... good call... That's one part on my engine that I haven't really inspected since I got the car 20K mi ago...

Hrm... whine didn't show up this mornin... but it wont hurt to take out the alternator and inspect it :exnbp:

Man... I really _love_ troubleshooting weird intermittent noises...