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Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 16:49:55 -0300
From: Busta <BustaNOSPAMnospameastlink.ca>
Subject: Re: Need Help with Alternator Replacement for 1997  900


Hey Dexter, Thanks a ton for the info! Drop me an e-mail, I would like to ask you some specific questions about the job. Thanks again, Andrew Dexter J wrote: > Salutations: > > On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 14:25:10 -0300, Busta <BustaNOSPAMnospameastlink.ca> > wrote: > >> Hello all, I'm new to this group and was wondering if anyone was >> familiar with the replacement of an alternator in a 1997 900 2.3L >> Non-turbo 4cyc. The dealership did an "AVR" test and said it was >> nearly done and I have noticed my battery light coming on as well as >> the caution light and constant chiming. >> I have ordered the Haynes manual but shipping is 3-5 weeks so I'm >> looking for a little help on the process. The bulk of the info I have >> found has been for the old style 900's but anyone who knows about a >> ~1997 could be of great help! >> >> Surely there is a web site out there with a step by step how-to >> pictures etc but I can't find it. If you know of a relevant one let me >> know or if you have done it, I would love to hear from you! >> >> -Andrew >> >> Bustanospamandara.com >> > > Hey - a relative neighbour! Sorry, no pix - but here's what we did. > > You need to remove the wheel well shroud on the pulley side of the > engine, loosen off the main tensioner and belt, use exactly the correct > hex key - which you will likely need to shorten to get in by the frame > member - to draw the alternator bolt and remove the unit. > > You will probably find that the bolt is seriously seized and dusty in > there, in which case you need to take your time, hit the bolt at the > threads and collars with seaping oil *extensively* and let it sit > overnight before you have at the bolt again. If you break it or ream the > hex key hole - you are in for a very expensive visit somewhere. > > Once you have your alternator in hand and have shot some extra lube in > the holes and collars on the block to loosen up the corrosion left in > there - see if you can rebuild the unit with fresh bearings and > internals as it will likely be cheaper than picking up a fresh one and > safer overall than buying a used/remanufactured unit from an unknown > source. I used Rand on Kempt Rd here in Halifax. > > Reverse the process to install - check the tensioner pulley for wobble > or grind and the main belt for condition and you are on the road again > for another 100,000km. > > Happy motoring - whatever you decide I wouldn't let an alternator go > very long as electrical problems in one place tend to burn out > components in another and I'd still check for grounds around the car > after the fact to make sure the alternator didn't fail for a reason. >

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