Thread: replacing altinator...easy??

Originally Posted by jazzaD1

if you have the time, get one from the uk, much cheaper

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or
Land Rover Parts and Spares Direct

thanks for the links mate. will have a look tomoz.

cheers again.

dav

Y'see if you post sufficient information for a definite answer, e.g the exact model of vehicle and a picture of the alternator involved, you could have a straight answer. Don't assume that everyone has read all your posts.

For example, if you showed that you run a 1992 D1 V8 with a picture, I'd say go to your local auto wreckers or electrician, get a suitable second hand/rebuilt Bosch alternator off something like an XF Falcon or early Magna and adapt the mounts to take it. It's not that hard, tons of people have done it. There is one internal mod that needs done to some alternators, that is to solder on a flying lead to one of the main diode junctions to run your tacho. And you will probably have to swap the pulley off your old alternator.

Originally Posted by bee utey

Y'see if you post sufficient information for a definite answer, e.g the exact model of vehicle and a picture of the alternator involved, you could have a straight answer. Don't assume that everyone has read all your posts.

For example, if you showed that you run a 1992 D1 V8 with a picture, I'd say go to your local auto wreckers or electrician, get a suitable second hand/rebuilt Bosch alternator off something like an XF Falcon or early Magna and adapt the mounts to take it. It's not that hard, tons of people have done it. There is one internal mod that needs done to some alternators, that is to solder on a flying lead to one of the main diode junctions to run your tacho. And you will probably have to swap the pulley off your old alternator.

thanks for the advice bee-utey. i get what your saying and i appreciate your knowlage and your astuteness on this forum and i will be more specific in future posts.

im very new to this, i hardly have the tool kit to get the old alt out, let alone i had to google image what brushes look like and what a diode is. and a flying lead??

when it comes to adapting mounts.... i dont think so at this stage. im worried about doing more damage to my engine and messing some thing up that is going to cost me more to replace. but i really want to start out fixing the little things as they occur and increase my knowledge and confidence.

i honestly do appreciate every ones input, but please dont asume that just because tones of people have done it, that i can.

im here to learn, slowly at best i reckon.

please keep the advice flowing. i love it.

cheers

dave.

Originally Posted by brenno

...This on top of having a 2 inch body lift, and 2 inch suspension lift, left me up on top of the engine trying to use my foot to use the spanner to move the tensioner, and my hands trying to get the belt on.

As a general point. To help those with lifted vehicles, and if you have ramps - back the rear wheels up on the ramps. Helps to bring the front down to a more workable height and angle. I find its less of a reach while working on top of the engine.