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  1. 4th May 2004, 10:47 PM #1
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    Breakdown

    In the middle of QLD on the Longweekend 150k from nowere when the motor died 300 TDi
    Pulled over and tryed to restart when all I could get was a flat battery sound, had a jump start from another 4X4, no luck, had a tow start, no luck only the sound of a tight fan belt.
    pulled the auto belt tensioner of and the motor started, US belt tensioner. NO found to be the front bearing in the Alternator had collapsed.
    And you know you can't get one on a weekend.
    1. carry spare ALT ( then every thing else?) No
    2. carry a smaller belt 1400 mil long (1580 with Alt)so it bypasses the Alternator but still runs everything else.
    Next buy new Alternator when get home $700 no thank you
    Looking at putting a bosch one on, has anyone done this before..
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  2. 5th May 2004, 07:19 AM #2
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    I had a Bosch alt put in my v8i, Supplied and fitted for $450.

    Lr wanted $850 for a new original.
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  3. 5th May 2004, 07:44 AM #3
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    Just got my ALT done in the Disco 3months ago had a bosch unit fitted 80amp $400

    Ring your main Bosch retailer as they will have the proper listing

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  4. 5th May 2004, 09:10 AM #4
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    Have you tried an auto electrical shop to get them to replace the bearings? I had the same thing happen on my V8 Disco, the mob I took it to here in Darwin charged $180.00 to overhaul it.

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  5. 5th May 2004, 06:27 PM #5
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    I think hook, no matter what you decide to do,
    when you get it home check the tension on the belt,,

    it only has to NOT slip,, it doesnt have to be 1% off snapping.

    overtension probably caused the last one to die.
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  6. 7th May 2004, 08:11 PM #6
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    I'm with Pedro. If the belt plays a C-sharp it's too tight! Changing the bearings in the alternator is not a difficult job to do yourself if the bearings are normal ball or roller bearings. Just be sure to mark the position of the end plates in relation to the main winding housing before you pull it apart. If the alternator has bushings, then some special tools will be needed and best left to a proper workshop (auto electrician). 8)
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  7. 7th May 2004, 09:36 PM #7
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    Call Paxton at British Offroad, they may have a replacement alternator for you.
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  8. 8th May 2004, 06:44 PM #8
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    Looked at replacing with a 2nd hand one, but now that it needs replacement I would like to look at going more amps 1st.
    agrojnr wrote<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Just got my ALT done in the Disco 3months ago had a bosch unit fitted 80amp $400 [/b][/quote] have rang the local auto elec but don,'t have it listed and need to bring it in, "when I get time"
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    did you know thee part # on yours,
    Thanks
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