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A few years ago (before my discovery of this excellent website) I was having alternator problems, and decided to remove mine to go get it tested.
Armed with a Haynes manual and a box of tools, I was able to get everything out except for the famous "evil %^# swivel #@$% bolt"
The next hour or two was a combination wrestling match/rubik's cube parlor game. Eventually, a light bulb above my head dimly glowed, flickered, and then lit brightly. Out came the mini-hacksaw. 20 min. later, out came the two halves of the "evil %^# swivel #@$% bolt" and the alternator was freed.
After testing the alternator and battery, it was discovered that the culprit was worn brushes on the voltage regulator!
D'oh!!!!!!!!
Don't worry, you're not alone... Wanna help me replace my pistons?
Posts in this Thread:
- I don't like Alternator Bushings (longest post ever?), Mr. Science, Mon, 9 Jul 2001 16:41:05
- Re: I don't like Alternator Bushings (longest post ever?), Emily, Wed, 17 Mar 2004 14:11:44
- I can relate..., IrieTom
, Tue, 10 Jul 2001 08:27:19 <-- Viewing This Message - Re: I don't like Alternator Bushings (longest post ever?), Toecutter, Tue, 10 Jul 2001 07:36:38
- Have mechanic do all hard jobs the first time..., Jeff Cunningham, Mon, 9 Jul 2001 22:59:39
- I feel for you. Come to think of it, I think I also took out >, ChipJ, Mon, 9 Jul 2001 22:54:25
- Alright, you got me, I'm a lousy mechanic...., Mr. Science, Mon, 9 Jul 2001 22:01:48
- remove A/C bracket first, with compressor attached!!!, JohnK, Mon, 9 Jul 2001 18:42:33
- thats histerical 'roo! my weekend: same scenario..., burlyb, Mon, 9 Jul 2001 18:06:35
- Re: I don't like Alternator Bushings (longest post ever?), NoExcusesCTC, Mon, 9 Jul 2001 17:08:40
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