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lemond33
03-21-2010 05:08 PM
Pulling The Alternator
How hard is it and is there anyone that can do it in my garage...valley forge pa
bingS4
03-23-2010 07:45 AM
Originally Posted by lemond33
(Post 23945552)
How hard is it and is there anyone that can do it in my garage...valley forge pa
Not too bad. Put the lock carrier in the maintenance position, remove the belt, pull out a couple bolts, remove the passenger side IC hose for access, remove the ground and wire clip from the rear of the alternator, and wiggle it out. Putting in a new one is the tougher part since sometimes the bracket on the new alternator needs to be ground down a bit to fit. And don't forget to swap the pulley if needed.
donromani
03-23-2010 08:25 AM
Lots of alternators going out right now....I think I better start putting some money in the swear jar...
Indyxtype
03-27-2010 05:33 AM
Originally Posted by lemond33
(Post 23945552)
How hard is it and is there anyone that can do it in my garage...valley forge pa
I'll let you know after this weekend. Mine just sh*t the bed last night and so I'm going to do mine in my garage today (Havertown, PA)
S4-Richmond
05-02-2010 07:51 AM
Another one bites the dust - SCCA PDX Summit Point killed mine
Originally Posted by donromani
(Post 23946455)
Lots of alternators going out right now....I think I better start putting some money in the swear jar...
Battery light came on in last session. Pulled in and idled to cool down. Battery voltage at idle was 15V and climbing. Disconnected the starter and alternator line from the battery terminal and zip-tied the ECU/ignition line to the battery post to limp home. Recommend driving in daylight as the HIDs will kill the battery as fast as the ignition drain.
