98 300 td alternator

[davideaton100@t]

any advice please i need to replace the alternator on my 98 300td is it a straight forward d i y job or could i have problems any tips most welcome thanks

 

[Dieselman]

Why do you need to replace the alternator? Do a search one member recently saved a packet as all was required was the drive pulley.
other items will be bush and regulator pack or bearings.

I would NEVER change a rotating electrical component without knowing exactly what was wrong with the duff one.

In fact I can only think of changing one alternator that was necessary and that wasn't on my car.
That was due to a broken armature winding and was cheaper to change than repair.

 

[davideaton100@t]

alternater

thanks for your reply the trouble is i cant mess about i have got to do a straight swop due to time i have just got one £ 129 X CHANGE BUT YOU ARE QUITE RIGHT IT MIGHT BE BUSHES BUT SAME AS I SAY CIRCUMSTANCES WONT ALLOW ME O SORT IT OUT ANY IDEAR IF ITS A STAIGHT FORWARD JOB SWAPPING THE ALTERNATER

 

[230K]

Hi

To replace the alternator :

Put car up on ramps at the front
Remove front accoustic shield 8mm socket 8no.
Remove middle section accoustic shield 8mm socket 4no.
Undo nut from tensioner 13mm
Take weight of tensioner with ext bar and withdraw the bolt to undo tension on belt.
From underneath remove alloy pipe that runs from turbo to intercooler (2 jubilee clips & 2no 10mm bolts)
Disconnect Battery (Becareful with radio code)
Pull off sleeve on heavy wire to back of alternator
Undo heavy wire 13mm
Undo light wire 11mm
There are 2 bolts holding alternator to engine i used hexagonal socket to fit the splined head on these bolts (cant remember size)
Withdraw bolts and remove alternator via the underside of car.

Reverse sequence for installation.

NB Charge pipe needs removed to get alternator off car.

Good Luck


230K

 

[davideaton100@t]

230k job done owe you a pint for your info was a good help thanks dave eaton

 

[230K]

Hi

Glad to know i was of help.

Thanks,

230K