2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

alternator

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-31-04, 08:31 PM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
Stompinc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Irving, Texas
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
alternator install?

I was wondering if it is easy to change the alternator on my 87 rx7 gxl.

Last edited by Stompinc; 03-31-04 at 08:36 PM.
Old 04-01-04, 12:46 AM
  #2  
Full Member

 
w_hari's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Austria
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Wink

Shure it is easy! Just unsrew the 2 screws that it is mounted to, slip off the belt and disconnect the plug on the rear. Thats it! Installation is reverse removal :-))

Harry
Old 04-01-04, 12:47 AM
  #3  
Alcohol Fueled!

iTrader: (2)
 
J-Rat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hood River oregon
Posts: 11,093
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Might not want to forget to disconnect the battery, and disconnect the main 12V (small bolt holds it on) from the alt. My $.02. `
Old 04-01-04, 01:42 AM
  #4  
Moderator

iTrader: (1)
 
silverrotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Posts: 7,592
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Re: alternator install?

Originally posted by Stompinc
I was wondering if it is easy to change the alternator on my 87 rx7 gxl.
S4 NA's Alternators are the easiest to handle of all the series.


Originally posted by J-Rat
Might not want to forget to disconnect the battery, and disconnect the main 12V (small bolt holds it on) from the alt. My $.02.
Who says you don't prove useful at times Jarrett?
Old 04-01-04, 01:43 AM
  #5  
Alcohol Fueled!

iTrader: (2)
 
J-Rat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hood River oregon
Posts: 11,093
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
I have my moments...
Old 04-01-04, 01:44 AM
  #6  
Moderator

iTrader: (1)
 
silverrotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Posts: 7,592
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Yeah, sometimes. But not always! Hehe.
Old 04-01-04, 02:54 AM
  #7  
Senior Member

 
Tripple 7's's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Tempe, AZ
Posts: 306
Received 20 Likes on 14 Posts
Just remember to reinstall the spacer at the bottom on the long bolt or you will distort the case and smoke the belt.
Old 04-01-04, 03:08 AM
  #8  
Alcohol Fueled!

iTrader: (2)
 
J-Rat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hood River oregon
Posts: 11,093
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
yeah, they like to fall out when removed
Old 04-01-04, 06:28 PM
  #9  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
Stompinc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Irving, Texas
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
tks people..i think i'll give it a try this weekend everywhere i call wants to charge 150 for the alternator then 40 bucks labor when autozone will sale me one for 99 bucks if i bring the old one back.
Old 04-01-04, 06:32 PM
  #10  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
Stompinc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Irving, Texas
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
tks people..i think i'll give it a try this weekend everywhere i call wants to charge 150 for the alternator then 40 bucks labor when autozone will sale me one for 99 bucks if i bring the old one back.
Old 04-01-04, 06:32 PM
  #11  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
Stompinc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Irving, Texas
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
tks people..i think i'll give it a try this weekend everywhere i call wants to charge 150 for the alternator then 40 bucks labor when autozone will sale me one for 99 bucks if i bring the old one back.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Captain Hook
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
13
10-04-15 06:35 PM
Robrods64
New Member RX-7 Technical
6
10-02-15 07:56 PM
WANKfactor
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
6
09-29-15 01:14 PM



Quick Reply: alternator



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:58 AM.