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I have managed to strip the thread on the bolt coming out of the alternator, whilst trying to tigten the nut back onto the cable that leads to the battery as the connection keeps coming loose (due to the thread alredy being s
t I think).
Can this be re-threaded by someone that knows what they're doing? I believe the confined space, and the protectiove "cup" thingy that the nut screws down into might be a problem; if it's even possible to do!! Are there people you can call to come and do this for you, or will I have to take the car somewhere and hope the battery doesn't run out!
Cheers
t I think).Can this be re-threaded by someone that knows what they're doing? I believe the confined space, and the protectiove "cup" thingy that the nut screws down into might be a problem; if it's even possible to do!! Are there people you can call to come and do this for you, or will I have to take the car somewhere and hope the battery doesn't run out!
Cheers
Not that clear but it is dark outside.crmcatee said:
Sounds like a doddle just to put a new thread (albeit smaller) on a stud or what left of the bolt.
Would be a damned sight easier with the alternator out of the car though.
Not something I have to tools or knowhow to do unfortunatly. What kind of place/company does this, if any?Would be a damned sight easier with the alternator out of the car though.
HereBeMonsters said:
I did exactly this. Inquired about getting the thread mended, then went looking for similar size bolts to chop and graft on. In the end it was cheaper to get a new alternator from GSF, shopped the old one in (damage and all) for remanufacturing.
How much were you looking at to get the thread mended? It surely can't be too much? A garage has quoted me around £200 for a new alternator fitted (alternator being £120) or £40 less for a reconditioned alternator.balders118 said:
HereBeMonsters said:
I did exactly this. Inquired about getting the thread mended, then went looking for similar size bolts to chop and graft on. In the end it was cheaper to get a new alternator from GSF, shopped the old one in (damage and all) for remanufacturing.
How much were you looking at to get the thread mended? It surely can't be too much? A garage has quoted me around £200 for a new alternator fitted (alternator being £120) or £40 less for a reconditioned alternator.In the end the new alternator (old one was suspected faulty anyway) only cost £60, fitted myself.
HereBeMonsters said:
Couldn't find anyone who could mend the thread. All these people who talk about their "local machine shop" must be the same as the people who still have a "local motor factors" and "local scrapyards".
I'm my local machine shop but my friend about 1 mile away has a better one. I still have a local motor factors. And my local scrapyard has the cutest girl working there! Long blond hair and oily finger nails. 
HereBeMonsters said:
Couldn't find anyone who could mend the thread. All these people who talk about their "local machine shop" must be the same as the people who still have a "local motor factors" and "local scrapyards".
In the end the new alternator (old one was suspected faulty anyway) only cost £60, fitted myself.
Hmm okay. I might start a thread in the yorkshire forum and see if anyone knows where I could try and get this done.In the end the new alternator (old one was suspected faulty anyway) only cost £60, fitted myself.
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