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Any last minute tips for replacing an alternator ?
Posted by Adobeman (more from Adobeman) on Wed, 28 May 2003 17:46:51
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It is for sure, the alternator bearings are shot. I verified this last week with the serp belt off. The alternator spins very free and grunts and growls as it slows down.
So I read DRW's post from some time ago (http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/bb/NG900/index.html?bID=49652) and wondered who might have any additional tips.
1) He says the 8mm bolts have little clearance. So I'm figuring my set of bits for a 3/8 drive aren't going to fit...Am I going to be custom grinding allen wrenches to shorten them ?
2) Remove from the bottom or out the top....what's the latest view ?
3) I have the "long pulley" alternator. Do rebuilts usually come with the pulley or do you usually swap the pulleys? If swap, then any tricks to make this easier ?
Truthfully I'd say I'm an intermediate. I've replaced things like starters and harmonic balancers on classic 900s but I don't do major internal engine stuff. Alternators are pretty simple...usually...I guess the location of the alternator is "freaking me out". If the darn thing was easily accessed I wouldn't be writing this.
Probably doing the short belt mod at the same time.
Thanks all for your help. If all goes well I'll post pictures.
Mike
95 900s 5sp 3dr 75Kmi
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