A dumb question I know.

I don't know much about cars. But is there anyway i can learn how to fix something or have someone who kinda knows something about cars learn how to fix a certain part? Because I think I need a new alternator in my car. I was just wondering if there some where they can learn how to do it, thats if they already don't know how? I know its a dumb question but hey gotta get this car fixed the cheapest way i can!

Hiya,,, if you need to change your alt. message me and I will walk you threw it,,you would be surprised I have walked many members threw replacing parts that otherwise they thought they could never do,,,Good luck!!

You could just go down to your local parts store and buy a Haynes manual. It illustrates it and everything to make it as easy at possible for you.

ohh thank you! you guys are alot of help on here! well i guess ill see if my car will run today to make it to and from work! so ill get back to ya soon! thanks again

If you have any more questions don't be afraid to post. We just wanna help.

Ok so someone can do it without me taking it to the shop even though just to get to it you would have to crate the engine? or should i take it in? ahh i just dont know...

If you don't think that you or someone that could work on your car can do it properly then take it to a shop. I've seen people try to work on their cars with very little experience and most of the time the outcome is not what they wanted and it ends up costing more than it would've if they took it straight to a shop. Hope this helps.

ok thanks.. well i dont kno how to fix a car but my bf buddy always fix his but i drive 93 lumina z34 which you probably cant get to the alternator without taking out the engine.. it sucks.. hopefully he has taken out an engine before i mean if he hasnt then i guess i wont have a car because it will cost me like 450 to get it fix all because of the labor of where the stupid thing is.. suckss

Just get a jack with a piece of wood on it and support the engine. Take the motor mounts off and that should give you the room you need. Have you checked on getting it from under the car too. You might be able to jack the car up get the tire off and take the plastic off to make it easier but don't go throught the hassle if it doesn't look like it will work from the get go.

Try this link. It shows you how to change out the alternator
http://www.60degreev6.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=DOHC&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=15&page=1

Just get a jack with a piece of wood on it and support the engine. Take the motor mounts off and that should give you the room you need. Have you checked on getting it from under the car too. You might be able to jack the car up get the tire off and take the plastic off to make it easier but don't go throught the hassle if it doesn't look like it will work from the get go.

Yeah for sure get a manual,but i don't know anyone with the 3.4 that has ever done the alternator without going through the wheel area.-and use patience and take your time.The manual guides you through that way.