stuck in an alternator swap

[Sputter]

Hook up the wires first

Put the bolt/idler together and turn a few threads by hand. Place the alternator through the firewall with the bolt up around 2 o'clock or so, that way you should able to drop it into the cradel. Seat the short bolt end last.
It's basically reversed as the removal but easier. I don't have the torque settings for the bolts in front of me, sorry.

I don't know if you have an tip or not. Make sure you get the correct pulley on the alternator. Manuals trans use a clutch pulley.

Have fun with it.


oh yah, try to lay the wires flat in slots in the back of the alternator. ( same slots as you removed the wires) It'll make it easier rather having to force the wires to bend as you set the alternator in the cradel. You'll see what I mean.

Originally Posted by stateofidleness

update!!!!

a bit a swearing, a sandwich, an energy drink, and 2 long screwdrivers as "prybars"... hour of wiggling and struggling later, and out it came!

had it tested at O'Reillys and it failed.. so i had them order a rebuilt unit which will cost me $204 so it isn't too bad.. will hopefully have her back together in the next couple of days.

any tricks for reinstallation?

[stateofidleness]

quick question, i ordered the correct alt (for tip) but if it does not come with the pulley on it, can they swap the pulley off the old one for me?

if not, how hard is that to do?

[Sputter]

It's an easy swap.
If they are in the rebuilding business, they should have the tools. I don't recall the sizes offhand but there are 2 "splines". The outer takes a tool to hold it in place and a smaller tool reaches in deep to remove the pulley.

As I understand it, manuals use the clutch pulley type because they were tossing belts with a fixed pulley setup.

Remember to remove the plastic cap on the pulley. That way it won't go missing when the pulley gets swapped. (it just prys off with a small flatedge screwdriver)

Originally Posted by stateofidleness

quick question, i ordered the correct alt (for tip) but if it does not come with the pulley on it, can they swap the pulley off the old one for me?

if not, how hard is that to do?

[stateofidleness]

anyone have the right torque specs for the idler pulley and the short alternator bolt?

[stateofidleness]

hey guys, stupid question (but im without a manual) and dont remember how it came out... of the three wires/cables that attach to the back, there are two ring terminal wires, one big and one skinny. the big one (black) goes to the large stud on the back, and the smaller (flatter and skinnier) red cable goes to? does it go to the other nut on the back of the alt?

thanks guys

or if someone can post a pic

only thing holdin me up now!!!! come on guys!!!! lol... im dyin here... im so eager to drive it again!

need a quick answer!!

[stateofidleness]

*bump* losin' daylight

[Sputter]

The M10 bolts are 33lbs.
I don't recall how the wiring went, sorry i can't locate the pictures I took.