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#1 Wreelybro

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 09:57 PM

OK one job I've not yet done on my VX is replace the Alternator I've a 100 amp to install in place of current failing 120 amp. How easy is this job? Is there a how to anywhere?

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 10:01 PM

Easy enough, under tray off and wheel and arch liner off, disconnect the battery , remove the belt, remove the wires , only 3 bolts hold the alt onto the engine :-)

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 10:14 PM

Enough room to weald a spanner and to get alternator out?

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 10:15 PM

Yep plenty of room :-)

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 10:29 PM

Cool job for next dry day then.

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 10:58 PM

Cool job for next dry day then.

Don't listen to Nelly its a pain :lol:

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 10:59 PM

Cool job for next dry day then.

Don't listen to Nelly its a pain :lol:
Only if you break down on the Highland Hoon :lol: Oh and make sure you've got plenty of Scotch in !!! :lol:

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 11:12 PM

lol I've done most jobs on the VX steering rack was supposed to apita but didn't find it that hard. Always have a Talisker in the house so covered there.

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 11:34 PM

Cool job for next dry day then.

Don't listen to Nelly its a pain :lol:
Only if you break down on the Highland Hoon :lol: Oh and make sure you've got plenty of Scotch in !!! :lol:
Thanks for the £300 reminder Nelly :lol: But it was an awesome run to catch you all up. Actually the longest job when I removed mine was the wheel arch liner, two of the screws Came out no problem :lol:

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Posted 10 February 2014 - 12:49 PM

if it is SC related you might need to modify the 100A alt first?

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Posted 10 February 2014 - 01:34 PM

Not SC yet but will need to do the mod at some point.

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Posted 15 February 2014 - 12:16 PM

Before I start this can someone help me with what I need to do with regards to the mod required for the alternator to fit with super charger?





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