Hello to everyone..my first post...has anyone replaced an alternator on a diesel x5 2005? I have it all disconnected but cant drop it out underneath, no room.. am i missing a trick?
I cannot see a way of getting it out at the moment other than removing the lump. Wonder if anyone has repaired an alternator from below without getting it clear of the car?
It looks like taking the front off..bumper radiator etc. I had to do it on a mini but the x5 looks a lot more intense..I am just taking the alternator apart and checking the brushes..
It’s been a few years since I last done one of these but it’s definitely not engine out job. Have you not got space to bring it out the front of the engine if you take radiator cowling? Or disconnect the power steering pump and just lift it up out the way to get the alternator past
