My Alternator

AaronF · 13 September 2005 09:43

My Alternator has decided to melt was driving around last night looking for petrol when I noticed smoke coming from the engine bay, pulled over and switched off with extinguisher at the ready. From the look of it the alternator has burned its self out. Reading past threads this looks like a common prob.

My question is how easy is it to replace the Alternator myself? Is it a clam off job? If so would it be worth while upgrading my top engine mount?

Any help would be great

Thanks

Aaron

Mr_Pesky · 13 September 2005 10:07

Aaron

You will be able to access the alternator by removing the wheelarch liner ie no need to take the clam off.

AaronF · 13 September 2005 10:48

Thanks Peskey

I am going to be a coward. I just called MSC they want ï¿½80 labour to change it.

Thanks Anyway

IDG · 13 September 2005 15:03

Bite their hand off! It can be a pig of a job (especially if you have A/c). Make sure they get you a recon Alt, not a new one, much cheaper!

Ian