changing the alternator
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changing the alternator
What's the eta for changing an alternator? 2 hours or so? How difficult is it? shop around here wants to charge me 190 for labor on the alt when I'm thinking I can probably just change it myself. Any input?
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Well, I dont have my ALLDATA up to check what book time is but there is no way it would be over an hour for an experienced mechanic. I changed the belts the other day in about 30minutes and replacing the alternator would have taken about 10 extra minutes extra. All you need is 10/12/14/19mm sockets, a few extensions and a a pry bar or large screwdriver to wedge it out. PM me if you need details. Just make sure you put that $190 away for future repairs. Good luck.
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haha thanks, that's what I was thinking, definitely not blowing 190 on changing the alternator..I'm looking to replace the turbos myself eventually too...that'll be a fun task.
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A mech. shouldn't take more than 15-20 minutes tops, to replace the alt. w/new, definitely not 190 damn dollars.
There are only 2 bolts holding it, the bigger one on bottom 14mm and the top one that adjusts the tension to the belt 12mm and the elec. connectors.
Super easy, don't go to the mech. you can do it on you own, just take your time, you'll be done before you know it.
There are only 2 bolts holding it, the bigger one on bottom 14mm and the top one that adjusts the tension to the belt 12mm and the elec. connectors.
Super easy, don't go to the mech. you can do it on you own, just take your time, you'll be done before you know it.
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Originally Posted by RevZempoe
how hard are the turbos? I'm sure i have to replace those...
If you are a mechanicaly incline person (not neccesarely a pro), with proper tools, you should be able to remove the turbos in 4-5 hours max., taking your time and not damaging other stuff, and around the same time to install new ones back.
I swaped few twins in one afternoon, r&r, in 5-6 hours time (taking my time of course), and still had the time to go for a test drive.
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I'm sure it's easy to change out the alternator and put a new one in, but what about getting the tension on the belt just right? Is that just by feel? You obviously don't want it too lose or too tight... I haven't changed one myself... just wondering...
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I'm sure it's easy to change out the alternator and put a new one in, but what about getting the tension on the belt just right? Is that just by feel? You obviously don't want it too lose or too tight... I haven't changed one myself... just wondering...
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Yeah, knowing the tension on the belt would be nice... But for the turbos, I'm almost positive one is blown. It's whistling so loud and I am leaking oil which could be the oil return lines so I'm just gonna replace those anyways. I bought a used pair of stock twins that I'm gonna throw on there temporarily til I buy some bnr or pettits
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Originally Posted by RX 4 Speed
I'm sure it's easy to change out the alternator and put a new one in, but what about getting the tension on the belt just right? Is that just by feel? You obviously don't want it too lose or too tight... I haven't changed one myself... just wondering...
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I have access to a lift and all the tools that I really need...just would like someone there that's done something like it before to kick me in the shins if I'm messing up
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Originally Posted by RevZempoe
I have access to a lift and all the tools that I really need...just would like someone there that's done something like it before to kick me in the shins if I'm messing up
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Originally Posted by RevZempoe
I have access to a lift and all the tools that I really need...just would like someone there that's done something like it before to kick me in the shins if I'm messing up
I'ts pretty much a straight forward bussiness, make sure to get some zip lock bags for the nuts and bolts, mark them so you don't get confused of what goes where when time comes to put them back, and just don't rush, enjoy...
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Yeah, I'll have to do it over a weekend. Car is my DD right now and i'm trying to get it all repaired up so I don't have to do some maintenance on it for a while and I can save some money.
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have you guys always had to use a pry bar to get the alternator off/on? I got all the screws off and everything but that left side of the alternator hangs on that air pump
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Originally Posted by RevZempoe
have you guys always had to use a pry bar to get the alternator off/on? I got all the screws off and everything but that left side of the alternator hangs on that air pump
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