Thread: Alternator Removal

Originally Posted by QLDMIKE

They are easy to get out once there is no fan in the way. I replaced all of the bearings, brushes and regulator for just under $150.

What were the part numbers for the rebuild bits ? Who stocks them?

Thanks

Originally Posted by M&S

Changed mine last week.

Remove battery negative.
Remove fan cowl.
Remove fan (36mm or Ford/GM fan spanner fits perfectly).
Remove belt and tensioner.
Remove vac pipe, oil feed and drain pipe from vac pump.
Remove battery cable from alternator.
Remove lower alternator mounting bolt.
Remove upper alternator bracket.

Pull alternator and vac pump forward.
Disconnect plug on back of alternator.
Continue to pul alternator forward and up/out.

If it's really tight you could remove the vac pump first, just 4 bolts, then remove the alternator.

It is a bit tight, but not difficult to do.


As far as I can find out there are no brush kits available to service these alternators.

Thanks for this. Just pulled my alternator and I'm hoping the local auto leccy can fix it. Price of a new one is massive!

For those who follow:

Lower alternator bracket is held on with a torx bolt - a T50 to be precise. A socket T50 is best - the T50 allen key style drive I bought from supercheap was too long in one direction, and too short in the other.

To remove the viscous fan hub, I used a vice grip (locking wrench) and a ring spanner on one of the bolts on the fan pulley. Worked pretty well - chewed the fan bolt a little, but cheaper and quicker than trying to get a 36mm narrow spanner Hopefully it will be only once in ten years I have to pull it off.

I had mine done a few months ago.

Removed it myself, took it to Chamberlain Auto Electrics in Welshpool, Perth.

They replaced the brushes, regulator and tested it for around $260 from memory. I remember it wasnt alot.
They had the brushes in stock but had to order in the regulator, which was there the same afternoon.

Apperantley the stators wear out which is the costly part.

I would use them again, very helpfull and friendly.