how to replace alternator help

brad` · 14-07-2011, 06:56 PM

ok so i had a power sterring problem and one thing led to another and boom got my alternator coverd in power steering fluid a few days ago and now it doesnt work, i checked all the conections were clean, wiped down the alterantor it just doesnt charge (havent voltege tested) and the battery is only a few months old (less then a year) so lead me to belive its screwed haha

so my question is How do u remove and replace the alternator? im new to this kinda DIY stuff so any pics, tips or guids would be fantastic, also is it worth changing the Belt while the alternator is out since it has to be removed ne way?

cheers
brad`

Mr Hardware · 14-07-2011, 07:05 PM

degrease LIKE CRAZY
leave to dry for *ages*
working alt

do a search, i think ronwest or AMB or one of them good ole boys did something like this a while back

brad` · 14-07-2011, 08:14 PM

would say 13 hrs be long enuff? lol

smoo · 14-07-2011, 10:15 PM

Spray contact cleaner in it while it is running, might do a better job pulling it off and splitting it if you can, just mark the casings. Works a charm after I get mud and s. stuck in my Jeeps alternator after a good days 4wding.

ronwest · 14-07-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

degrease LIKE CRAZY
leave to dry for *ages*
working alt

do a search, i think ronwest or AMB or one of them good ole boys did something like this a while back

Yeah, mine is still going strong after a couple of years.

I drowned it in degreaser, washed it out with hose and blew it out with compressed air. Certainly worth a try...

AMB · 15-07-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ronwest

Yeah, mine is still going strong after a couple of years.

I drowned it in degreaser, washed it out with hose and blew it out with compressed air. Certainly worth a try...

Yep that's what I did except washed it with a pressure cleaner. Worth a try, new alt aint cheap. Removing the thermofans takes 5 min and gives you a lot more room, alt drops out the bottom.

brad` · 15-07-2011, 03:00 PM

might give that ago then, i degreased it last night so its been a few at least 14hrs ill give it a wash soon and then compress air it dry, and see where it gets me, if not time to find some spare cash for an alt :(

thanks for the tips/tricks and help people

ill let you know how i go

brad`

brad` · 15-07-2011, 10:09 PM

update: ok so degreaser, wash and dry = FAIL

no go people im going to head down to the auto-elecs 2moro morning and hope like hell its the battery its still under warrenty and if its the alternator like i think it is... damn... on the bright side i do have a connection were i can get one for 50 bucks 2nd hand so thats a back up

just a little update

brad` · 16-07-2011, 04:47 PM

ok new update, i re cleaned all the terminals on the battery and lubed them up. I un bolted the terminals on the alternator and cleaned the harnesses and the bolts and re fitted. jump started the car and let it run for about 5 mins before disconnecting the jumper cables, only to find it didnt get past 13v via the indash battery guage, and soon as the car was disconected from the jumper cables it started to drop slowly.

i gave it a little juice 2.5-3k revs and nothing didnt even hold its charge just kept droping

hope that helps someone further idenify if its the batter or the alter'. i still cant get my hands on a Voltage metere thing to check the volts on n e thing

cheers
brad`