alternator

[jay]

right guys need some help,how the hell do i remove the alternator on my redtop ? mines shot i think ,do i have to replace or can i get it repaired or can you just replace the regulator on the back.
any help welcome, Jay

[Mac]

I'll sell you a spare one I have if you'd like?

[TonyDTM]

<!--QuoteBegin-jay+--><div class='quotetop'>(jay)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->right guys need some help,how the hell do i remove the alternator on my redtop ? mines shot i think ,do i have to replace or can i get it repaired or can you just replace the regulator on the back.
any help welcome, Jay<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

<!--coloro:red--><span style="color:red"><!--/coloro-->DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
Start at the top and take off the air inlet hose to allow clear access. Undo the bolts holding the brackets(13 mm) on the top of the alternator. Then either jack up the car or get it on a 2 post lift. Undo the live and earth terminals. Undo the large secuing bolt (think its a 19mm, you'll need 2 spanners one either end). When the alternater is loose enough to move, undo the bracket securing bolts to the block. There are 2. Draw out the alternator between the drive shaft and the bottom of the bulkhead (it will go but its a tight fit)
Once you done that, take off the bracket and fix it to your new alternater. Make sure it goes on the right way. Refit is reverse of above.
To get the belt on properly, remove the o/s/f access cover in the wheel arch liner. Get a spanner on the belt tensioner pulley. Give it a yank and at the same time push the belt so it is on properly.
Let the car down. reconnect your battery. Job done.

[TonyDTM]

VX alternators come in 3 types on the Cally from what I remember.
70 amp, 100amp and 120 amp. Theres no voltage pack listed but the prices on a new one trade will set you back tween 75 and 120 depending on which one you need.

[jay]

cheers guys ,managed to get it off eventually ,it was quite easy once itook the front drivers side wheel off so i could get to the bracket at the back,gonna go scrappy tomorrow to see if they have one ,if not how much do you want for your one MAC delivered

[Mac]

Will do it for £20 plus the P+P mate if you want?