removing the alternator

[jimbo1812]

I need to replace the alternator as it failed the other day. I can get to the top bolt no problem but getting access to the other seems to be a bit of a pain. Does anyone have a good way of doing it or do i need to remove the mounting that holds the tension pully to get better access ?



Cheers

James

[ClassicChimaera]

Remove the electrical connections off the back of the alternator and pull other hoses/ plug leads up out the way, PS hoses for instance.
Lossen both bolts slightly,,, I can't quite remember but I think it's easier to remove top bolt and you can swing the alternator over giving more access but it was a couple of years ago now!

I think I just kept a spanner on the nut and turned the bolt out. Don't lose the nut!

[davetripletvr]

Mine started whining last year and it was the bearing, so got mine rebuilt with all new internals and bearings

[bobfather]

ClassicChimaera said:

Remove the electrical connections off the back of the alternator and pull other hoses/ plug leads up out the way, PS hoses for instance.
Lossen both bolts slightly,,, I can't quite remember but I think it's easier to remove top bolt and you can swing the alternator over giving more access but it was a couple of years ago now!

I think I just kept a spanner on the nut and turned the bolt out. Don't lose the nut!

^^disconnect the battery first. BIG power in that connection^^

[ClassicChimaera]

bobfather said:

^^disconnect the battery first. BIG power in that connection^^

Yep,, I forgot the obvious bit

[QBee]

Why do you think it has failed? Not saying they don't, but have you checked the 100 amp fuse? It is under the car, below the alternator, and fails more often that alternators do.

[jimbo1812]

i had a look at the 100amp fuse and that was OK no issues found, but replaced it anyway , i had the Battery light come on solid, i was only a 1 mile from home when it came on which was lucky, as the car won't start again. Alternator has now been replace and seems to start now without any problems now.

[QBee]

jimbo1812 said:

i had a look at the 100amp fuse a nd that was OK no issues found, but replaced it anyway , i had the Battery light come on solid, i was only a 1 mile from home when it came on which was lucky, as the car won't start again. Alternator has now been replace and seems to start now without any problems now.

Good, glad you checked - yours was one of the rarer alternator failures. My score in 30,000 miles is two 100 amp fuses vs one alternator.