October 2, 201113 yr it fried on me, aftermarket, bla bla bla...I was debating on getting it fixed vs putting stock alt on because my stock alt was stronger at idle but i didnt have the tools to do it...after over a month.. i finally got the tools and know how and put the stock alt back on.
October 2, 201113 yr Author it fried on me, aftermarket, bla bla bla...I was debating on getting it fixed vs putting stock alt on because my stock alt was stronger at idle but i didnt have the tools to do it...after over a month.. i finally got the tools and know how and put the stock alt back on.Is it hard when it comes to ins/uninstalling alternators?I have no idea where to even start. I honestly dont have anyone I trust that much to touch my bimmers alt.
October 2, 201113 yr many cars are different...Some are so difficult.. even mechanics would complain...Seriously.Mine was literally right on top so all i had to do is whip out a breaker bar and pipe it to put the belt back on.The bolts holding it on were easy to get off on my car.Basically, if you can't get your hand easily to the alternator.. it will be hell getting it out.
October 2, 201113 yr Depends on the vehicle.On my jeep it was a cake walk. On my Volvo its a pain in the ass.I think on the tc its near the top of the engine.
October 2, 201113 yr I know the Dodge Caliber is a big pain in the ass, we had to jack the car up, remove the passenger side wheel, remove all plastic guards in the wheel well, get the belt off, remove the entire a/c compressor, then we could get to the alternator. Remove the factory alt., install new DC Power alt with upgraded charge cable (this was tough as the new alt was much bigger and there is only a small space available for the terminal on the charge cable to be in without it grounding out) then we had to drive 100 miles round trip to get the little gaskets for the a/c compressor and manifolds since you can't reuse them. Then put the a/c back together and back on the car, put all the plastic guards back on, then the wheel, then had to get the a/c recharged and finally, after most of the weekend, everything was back to good. Huge pain in the ass, especially compared to my Bronco which takes me a little less than 5 minutes to swap.
October 2, 201113 yr Author I will double check where my alt is in my bimmer. I remember I was able to see it easily, but everything in the 3-series are packed (close) together. Idk if thats how BMW does in their other series too.Hopefully is not hard to reach it.
October 2, 201113 yr Depends on the engine type, mounting location.My volvo is pretty packed. Switching the alt involves removing the ac condenser, power steering pump, right wheel and cv joint.
October 2, 201113 yr VLX-25 @ 1/2 mono that draws 400 amps on 95 Accord and need alternator upgrade. Someone mentioned Ohio Generators alternators and i want opinions on em
October 2, 201113 yr VLX-25 @ 1/2 mono that draws 400 amps on 95 Accord and need alternator upgrade. Someone mentioned Ohio Generators alternators and i want opinions on emMake your own thread.
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