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Mar 31, 2004 | 08:31 PM

Stompinc

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alternator install?

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

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Apr 1, 2004 | 12:46 AM

w_hari

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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

Apr 1, 2004 | 12:47 AM

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Might not want to forget to disconnect the battery, and disconnect the main 12V (small bolt holds it on) from the alt. My $.02. `

Apr 1, 2004 | 01:42 AM

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Re: alternator install?

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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.

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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?

Apr 1, 2004 | 01:43 AM

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I have my moments...

Apr 1, 2004 | 01:44 AM

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Yeah, sometimes. But not always! Hehe.

Apr 1, 2004 | 02:54 AM

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Just remember to reinstall the spacer at the bottom on the long bolt or you will distort the case and smoke the belt.

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Apr 1, 2004 | 03:08 AM

J-Rat

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yeah, they like to fall out when removed

Apr 1, 2004 | 06:28 PM

Stompinc

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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.