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| knuckledrgr914 |
 Apr 10 2009, 02:05 PM
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Do I need to drop the motor/trani to replace my alternator? If not, advice?!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| SirAndy |
Apr 10 2009, 02:49 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,854 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I've done it both ways and i have to say, dropping the engine is quicker.
There's just not enough room up there to work, even with the car on a lift. It takes twice as long as dropping the engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Andy |
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knuckledrgr914 How To Replace Alternator Apr 10 2009, 02:05 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com no way get it from underneath. If you have a 75 7... Apr 10 2009, 02:30 PM Vacca Rabite Nope.
Rasie the rear of the car as hgh as you ca... Apr 10 2009, 02:37 PM
Cap'n Krusty
I've done it both ways and i have to say, dro... Apr 10 2009, 05:41 PM SirAndy
Geeeezzzzz, Andy. It takes 3-4 hours for most pe... Apr 10 2009, 06:05 PM turboturtle I've got to do this as well. Anything wrong wi... Apr 10 2009, 02:51 PM McMark I can swap on an early car in about 1 hour. There... Apr 10 2009, 03:05 PM ClayPerrine
I can swap on an early car in about 1 hour. Ther... Apr 10 2009, 04:35 PM dflesburg anytime you buy a new alternator get the higher am... Apr 10 2009, 07:15 PM turboturtle
anytime you buy a new alternator get the higher a... Apr 11 2009, 04:41 PM euro911 Yes, your electrical rebuild shop should be able t... Apr 11 2009, 05:48 PM knuckledrgr914
I found it goes a lot quicker if you have another... Apr 11 2009, 08:44 PM |
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