Need help .....

[marco110]

Hi guys !

I raise my alternator, but I encounter a problem:
impossible to replace the cable +, as you can see:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/716.jpg

impossible to thread the cable, it is in the right place?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/764.jpg

I read this excellent post:http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/69060-tdv6-alternator-replacement.html
but nobody would have a picture to see how the cable is oriented ? :twisted:
It is "rigidly", I can not rotate it !
an idea?
Maybe if I unplug the other extremity of this cable, on the "starter"?
I'll be crazy ..

Marc.

[unseenone]

What is your question, it is not clear. To put it together, reverse the process of taking it apart.

[marco110]

My problem was: how to reassemble the cable, in fact, very hard to screw up!no space to work easily! as you can see :
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/716.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=416&u=11171791)
But I managed, it's done!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/717.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=420&u=11171791)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/718.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=421&u=11171791)

[bee utey]

It may be helpful to connect the cable before bolting the alternator into position.

[marco110]

It may be helpful to connect the cable before bolting the alternator into position.

Nope , You must think I'm trying!

the cable is "big" and rigid, unable to move easily!
LR RTA, said: Alternator mount then attach the cable!

[400HPONGAS]

Ive just done one , its orientation is paralell with the block,straight back . Are you saying there is not enough cable to pull it slightly forward amd put it on the terminal ?
Who took it off ? Did it snap back once released ?What beeutey said is exactly how I did it. Fit and tighten cable before fitting altenator. Only one spanner required 13 MM
PS I Just love your tensioner drive , one of those el cheapo 3/8 drive ratchets with a !0 inch I/2 inch drive extension. very novel!!!

[marco110]

Hi

My issue : tried to do the alternator with the cable attached, but i couldnt fit it. After a couple of hours i swapped to try it the same way as you're trying it and that worked for me but it wasnt easy. I had to pre bend the connector with some pliers before fitting the alternator.
That's the problem, the cable is too short and too rigid!

But : done now....................It's not the easiest of jobs, you need to be very strong and have small flexible hands - not a well known combination!........:twisted:

PS I Just love your tensioner drive , one of those el cheapo 3/8 drive ratchets with a !0 inch I/2 inch drive extension. very novel!!!

YEP, very "easy" with ..............
Cheers !

Marc.