has anyone replaced an alternator DIY before?

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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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Default has anyone replaced an alternator DIY before?

i might buy my friends 1990 20v but the alternator is going quickly...is that a DIY or should i bring it somewhere?
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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totally easy. Buy the manual, tho.
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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Default do you know where i might be able to get a used one?

or even knew? its a 1990 20v
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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ebay. but cough up the $20 at your local VW parts supplier, jeez.
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 07:38 AM
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Default I did it without a manual....and I'm an idiot at that stuff.

1991 90. Basically take the bolts out and pull it down.
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