Also I pushed a large towel under the alternator then just let it drop onto it,then you can twist it to get the wires off and lift it out easy
Checking/testing Alternator
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 08:02 PM
Dont forget to disconnect the battery or you will blow you self up
Also I pushed a large towel under the alternator then just let it drop onto it,then you can twist it to get the wires off and lift it out easy
Also I pushed a large towel under the alternator then just let it drop onto it,then you can twist it to get the wires off and lift it out easy
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 08:04 PM
I'm due the cambelt change soon so I may combine the two jobs. Thanks for those instructions 
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 08:10 PM
I'm due the cambelt change soon so I may combine the two jobs. Thanks for those instructions
Good choice. I did the same, but paid someone else to do it!
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 08:10 PM
If your's is like most it won't have covered many miles, I really wouldn't pay big money for a new one, just get it refurbished.
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 08:12 PM
Firemen get paid far too much
I'm due the cambelt change soon so I may combine the two jobs. Thanks for those instructions
Good choice. I did the same, but paid someone else to do it!
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 08:39 PM
Yeah but then I'm without a car whilst it's being done and it's my daily drive. Also dunno where I'd get to refurb it locally…If your's is like most it won't have covered many miles, I really wouldn't pay big money for a new one, just get it refurbished.
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Posted 03 May 2012 - 05:02 PM
Looking to remove the alternator at the weekend to test it/clean it (read on here it can build up with crud and stop working).
How easy is it to remove jacked up on the ground with just the wheel and arch liner off?! Is there any benefit removing the undertray to complete the job?
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Posted 03 May 2012 - 05:50 PM
it looks quite easy to get off chris, arch liner off for some bits and in the top for the rest, you have the short belt mod so it's even easier!!
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Posted 03 May 2012 - 06:35 PM
If I get into bother I'll drop you a text Darrenit looks quite easy to get off chris, arch liner off for some bits and in the top for the rest, you have the short belt mod so it's even easier!!
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Posted 03 May 2012 - 07:34 PM
Brilliant 
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Posted 04 May 2012 - 04:43 PM
Thanks for that!! A very interesting vid that may save a lengthy, expensive job… hopefullyAlternator diagnosis:
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 05:14 PM
Hi guys. Replaced the alternator for a GM unit from Autovaux (around £120 delivered). Has sorted the battery not charging - happy days
Also replaced the cambelt and water pump while access available!
Also replaced the cambelt and water pump while access available!
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 07:23 PM
Good news. Glad you finally got it sorted 
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 07:52 PM
Nice one,so your not one for rushing a job
Nearly two month for a 1 hour job cool why do today what you can put off till tomorrow (thats my motto also )
Nearly two month for a 1 hour job cool why do today what you can put off till tomorrow (thats my motto also )
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Posted 23 June 2012 - 11:00 AM
Nice one,so your not one for rushing a job
Nearly two month for a 1 hour job cool why do today what you can put off till tomorrow
It would have been done much quicker had I not had a CTEK wall charger to charge it each day
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Posted 23 June 2012 - 11:05 AM
Who did your cam belt? Need to do mine soon
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Posted 23 June 2012 - 06:41 PM
Just stuck it in me mates garage while I was away in LondonWho did your cam belt? Need to do mine soon
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