alternator belt

[BullShifter]

Originally Posted by johnb16a2

Hey slow down all you axle droppers and master cylinder pullers! All you need to do is remove the lower alternator bracket and it falls to the ground. GL

simply remove the bracket from the engine & the alternator SIMPLY drops down.

I'd say start by replacing the alternator & belt. On a scale of 1-10 I'd rate it a 0.5

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[dirtydx]

cool thanx


im gonna give it another shot tommorow... the lower alternator nut is seized to hell! but i'll try to get that lower bracket off....

[johnb16a2]

Yeah, mine was too, just need lots of good penetrating oil and some extra muscle. Just remember to clean the treads before you reassemble.

[dirtydx]

success!!

we got the lower alternator nut off through the wheelwell.. it was easy. once we got the alternator free, we took the bracket off... then we took the wheelwell plastic out, and the alternator slid right out through there... it helps having a friend (with extra tools). hehe

probly took us 2 hours to get it all figured out.

[johnb16a2]

Good on ya' mate!

What was the condition of the alternator?

[BullShifter]

There is no need to remove the plastic splash guard. But whatever works for you. Just make sure that the guard is nice and tight or you will be replacing it very soon.

[dirtydx]

the alternator is spinning again... but a very sticky movement. really stiff too. im gonna price out new (and rebuilt) alternators, might be the best thing to do....


we couldn't get it past the splash gaurd? it blocked the pathway... oh well its out.

thanks again!

[dirtydx]

k i have the new alternator in.....


now about the belt. it says about adjusting it to 9-11mm.. wtf is this? how can i tell?

[BullShifter]

Originally Posted by dirtydx

k i have the new alternator in.....


now about the belt. it says about adjusting it to 9-11mm.. wtf is this? how can i tell?

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