Alternator, who do I ask???
Alternator, who do I ask???
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wedgtable

Original Poster:

317 posts

255 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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Sorry I have not been around for a while, been busy playing in a new 10000 bhp toy. Missing the wedge and now have time to go and play with it.

Who do I need to speak to about a new alternator, or is it better to have the old one reconditioned?

Mike

badredwedge

3,450 posts

257 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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Mike they are a pretty standard thing just take the old one with you, you should get one off the shelf.


Edited by badredwedge on Tuesday 27th February 07:53

matt-man

2,667 posts

248 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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Hey Mikey boy!

How you doing?

My wedge is now almost ready for the summer, just waiting for the weather and a good clean!

I got mine from the local motor factors, and was about 70 quid ish if i remember correctly.

Need to meet up for a blast soon as the weathers good!

paulg390

642 posts

263 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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THink theres a couple of new ones on ebay at the mo too...

wedgtable

Original Poster:

317 posts

255 months

Tuesday 27th February 2007
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Cheers Guys,
Will rip it out and take it with me.

Matt I am moving to Southampton so should be a bit closer for more regular blasts. Just got to sort the alternator out and hopefully get a new exhaust(after I have been out and robbed a few folk).

What have you done to the wedge?? not been on the forum for a while as I have been abroad.

Mike

leorest

2,346 posts

268 months

Tuesday 27th February 2007
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wedgtable said:
Cheers Guys,
Will rip it out and take it with me.

Matt I am moving to Southampton so should be a bit closer for more regular blasts. Just got to sort the alternator out and hopefully get a new exhaust(after I have been out and robbed a few folk).

What have you done to the wedge?? not been on the forum for a while as I have been abroad.

Mike
When you get settled in you must give me a shout. I'm just up the road in Salisbury.

PS There are three good custom exhaust places within two miles of me here if your interested!

wedgtable

Original Poster:

317 posts

255 months

Tuesday 27th February 2007
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Leo,
I am moving to Eastleigh, so please spill the beans on the exhaust guys!!!

Mike

leorest

2,346 posts

268 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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1)Janspeed
2)Another big name which escapes me at the moment ...
3)And a little workshop almost on my doorstep who did a fine job sleeving the rusty end to the offside manifold. Very pleased with there work/price!

When I get back home I'll search out the full details.
If I forget, give this a bump in a week
Leo

matt-man

2,667 posts

248 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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wedgtable said:
Cheers Guys,
Will rip it out and take it with me.

Matt I am moving to Southampton so should be a bit closer for more regular blasts. Just got to sort the alternator out and hopefully get a new exhaust(after I have been out and robbed a few folk).

What have you done to the wedge?? not been on the forum for a while as I have been abroad.

Mike


Hey Mike! Thats Ace! Ive moved a little (and i do mean a little) further north as im in haslemere now but only another 20 mins! Still, definatly interested ina good blast!

Ive done quite a bit to her, mainly maintenance so far tho! Serviced almost everything on the car, changed every fluid and filter so thats all normal and boring.

The main difference, is the brand new rear calipers, disks and pads which was an ABSOLUTE pig of a job but all on now! Dad was a savour and helped me all the way through, and kept the beers flowing! Changed all of the rear suspension bushs to superflex ones, and also the front ant roll bar ones.

Also put a new roler bearing kit on the steering column...which has made a huge difference as i used to have some play.

All in all, lots of cash thrown at her (as always) but shes just right!

Also got a new rear section of exhaust (courtesy of badred-Thanks matey!) which i need tohave 'modified' and then this will be on! I think the downpipes are leaking so im seein a specialist at the weekend if i get time (and probably for me to see if im insane spending this cash!)

Oh, and im half way through refurbing the rims on the OZ's... thumbup

ed_crouch

1,169 posts

271 months

Thursday 1st March 2007
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Wedgetable,

Im guessing youre a pilot when not wedging it up?? 10kBHP?? Rolls Royce??

Ed.

wedgtable

Original Poster:

317 posts

255 months

Saturday 3rd March 2007
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2x pratt and whitney 150a (turbo prop)! No points for guessing which one , first Job with an Exeter based company, absolutely loving it. Best thing is when ATC ask us to confirm type (she can scream down an approach alot better than a jet). Do you dabble in flying machines?

PS sorry I should say that she can slow down quicker!


Edited by wedgtable on Saturday 3rd March 23:34

wedgtable

Original Poster:

317 posts

255 months

Friday 9th March 2007
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leorest said:
1)Janspeed
2)Another big name which escapes me at the moment ...
3)And a little workshop almost on my doorstep who did a fine job sleeving the rusty end to the offside manifold. Very pleased with there work/price!

When I get back home I'll search out the full details.
If I forget, give this a bump in a week
Leo




BUMP!!!!LEO