jaymdee Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Hi. After much reading on this, I find myself 2 hours into a supposed 30 min job (some forums have even suggested 20 minutes) and still don’t have the alternator out of the car. the fan shroud doesn’t seem to be as described in other posts and is an all in one unit with a secondary mini fan integrated into it and what looks like a load of 10mm nuts at the bottom holding it in place. I have managed to remove the viscous fan (after removing the top radiator hose) and I hope that will be sufficient. next issue is I can’t for the life of me find the lower bolt/nut by feeling with my fingers and it seems there are additional oil cooler pipes which I’ve not seen mentioned in any other thread I’ve read. I’m also stumped as to how to remove the plastic electrical connector on the back of the alternator. I’m concerned that I may break it and there’s no obvious clip or method to remove it. I’ve removed the 12mm nut and wiring loom attachment clip etc. any suggestions most welcome??? thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) You shouldn't need to remove the fan shroud first off. Secondly its better to do it from under the car as thats where the alternator is, and the plug should be accessible when you pull the alternator forward on long stud. Edited January 3, 2022 by Swampy442 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) There is a removable section of the fan shroud at the bottom which once removed you can remove without removing the rad/fans Thats if you don't have an aftermarket shroud. Whilst you don't need to remove any of that (if working from underneath) i almost always remove the radiator etc when working on the front of the engine, just makes it so much easier. Edited January 3, 2022 by Ric (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I think the cooler pipes are just attached to the alternator with a single 10mm bolt and just removing this gives enough room to get it out (it might be important to access the other bolt I can't remember). The connector has I think the usual pinch at the top and lift off but the lift is tight and I normally use a stubby flat screw driver to lever the bottom of the outer casing from the base ie encourage it up as you pinch (I'm sure it's pinch but some connectors have a lever out tab just in case) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Thanks guys. I managed to get a bit of video on my phone and I think Scooter is right. Looks like a bracket holding the oil cooler pipes which hopefully drop down clear when I undo the nut. Thanks for the tip on the connector. Unfortunately jacking it up and getting underneath is not an easy option where it is currently parked, so hopefully can do it from above. Will have another attempt when it’s next dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I think i did my last one from above, it's a bit awkward/tight and once off it's not light and other than the small front pulley there is not much to grip with fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 yes mine came out through the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I did my na auto alternator from the top. Getting the fan blade off was fiddly. And the worst part for me was those bloody oil cooler lines bracket and the 1 bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) Alternator is out. Connector was fiddly and needed the flat screwdriver trick. 10mm bolt needed to be loosened off and the alternator then rotates free of the cooler pipes. I have noticed white gunk/chalk in the connectors on the car and the alternator. Is this dielectric grease? Am thinking of getting an SRD 170amp standard. Anyone got any experience? Does it come with the right size pulley and uses the same size serpentine belt? My belt looks worn so going to buy a new one. Edited January 4, 2022 by jaymdee (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I bought a SRD one, goes straight on no bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 29 minutes ago, Ric said: I bought a SRD one, goes straight on no bother. Great news. Thanks Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC93 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 On 1/4/2022 at 2:19 PM, Ric said: I bought a SRD one, goes straight on no bother. Same, although the plug was 1.5" further away. I had to extend the wires, but been fine so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 New alternator arrived and today was first chance to try and fit it. can anyone tell me whether the oily pipe which seems to come from the bottom of the water pump needs to connect anywhere, as it’s just hanging there? Is it an overflow pipe? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Thats quite the oil leak you have there. I'd check the state of your camshaft seals, front main seal and valve cover gaskets, they will most likely be leaking. That hose does not connect to anything, its job is to divert coolant away from the alternator in case the water pump seal fails. Just put the pipe off to the side of the alternator whilst installing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 As above, its a dry drain as we call it in aviation, when stuff comes out of it, you have an issue. And as above, thats pretty dank, get it cleaned off and see where your leak is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Thanks guys. Yeah. I got some degreaser on it and will see if I can locate source of any leak. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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