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3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« on: 14 July 2020, 13:28:38 »

So save getting lost in the other thread...

So using this (from an early v6) as a basis - http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=107049.0

Implication is there is a bolt/nut at rear of alternator.  Is that still same for 3.2?
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #1 on: 14 July 2020, 13:40:10 »

From memory yes as the block is fundamentally the same.

Can be done without jacking, but lifting the header tank may improve elbow room ;)

And yes wiring is traditional nut on stud :y
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #2 on: 14 July 2020, 14:16:20 »

Before removing it have a gander if it can be done on the car. I really dont remember removing the alternator when I changed the regulator.  :-\
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #3 on: 14 July 2020, 14:36:36 »

Before removing it have a gander if it can be done on the car. I really dont remember removing the alternator when I changed the regulator.  :-\
Not too bad a job when the belts are being done.
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #4 on: 14 July 2020, 20:32:13 »

I'd say you'd have no hope with it in the car. Not a bad job to get the alternator in/out but it's fiddly getting to the nuts on the back of the alternator. Couple of extension bars and some gadget hands required.
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #5 on: 14 July 2020, 21:47:43 »

Reply number 25 in the thread below confirms Kevin is corect, my memory is shot to bits, and I wastalking shite - again.  ::) ;D

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=144140.15
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #6 on: 15 July 2020, 11:18:04 »

I'd say you'd have no hope with it in the car. Not a bad job to get the alternator in/out but it's fiddly getting to the nuts on the back of the alternator. Couple of extension bars and some gadget hands required.

Thinking back, I'm almost sure that this was the job where I glued/blue tacked the nut to my finger, as I was getting pissed off with the nut not quite sitting straight on the bolt thread when it was between my fingers. Worked a treat.  :y ;D
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #7 on: 15 July 2020, 14:39:34 »

I'd say you'd have no hope with it in the car. Not a bad job to get the alternator in/out but it's fiddly getting to the nuts on the back of the alternator. Couple of extension bars and some gadget hands required.

Thinking back, I'm almost sure that this was the job where I glued/blue tacked the nut to my finger, as I was getting pissed off with the nut not quite sitting straight on the bolt thread when it was between my fingers. Worked a treat.  :y ;D
Yes I do remember one (top I think) being a bit of a fiddle to line up

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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #8 on: 15 July 2020, 19:24:59 »

I'd say you'd have no hope with it in the car. Not a bad job to get the alternator in/out but it's fiddly getting to the nuts on the back of the alternator. Couple of extension bars and some gadget hands required.

Thinking back, I'm almost sure that this was the job where I glued/blue tacked the nut to my finger, as I was getting pissed off with the nut not quite sitting straight on the bolt thread when it was between my fingers. Worked a treat.  :y ;D
The nut that holds the cable to a stud? Not a nut that the main mounting bolts use?
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #9 on: 15 July 2020, 19:51:51 »

I'd say you'd have no hope with it in the car. Not a bad job to get the alternator in/out but it's fiddly getting to the nuts on the back of the alternator. Couple of extension bars and some gadget hands required.

Thinking back, I'm almost sure that this was the job where I glued/blue tacked the nut to my finger, as I was getting pissed off with the nut not quite sitting straight on the bolt thread when it was between my fingers. Worked a treat.  :y ;D
The nut that holds the cable to a stud? Not a nut that the main mounting bolts use?

I'm sure it was the mounting bolt nut as I went underneath to sort the wires. Also, if doing from above you can get the wires attached before fitting it properly. You are working by feel, not by sight. How soon are you going to be doing it, happy to pop over if I can help in any way.  :y
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #10 on: 15 July 2020, 19:52:42 »

I'd say you'd have no hope with it in the car. Not a bad job to get the alternator in/out but it's fiddly getting to the nuts on the back of the alternator. Couple of extension bars and some gadget hands required.

Thinking back, I'm almost sure that this was the job where I glued/blue tacked the nut to my finger, as I was getting pissed off with the nut not quite sitting straight on the bolt thread when it was between my fingers. Worked a treat.  :y ;D
The nut that holds the cable to a stud? Not a nut that the main mounting bolts use?
Those two are easy enough to remove once you have the Alternator free and can move it to get to them.
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #11 on: 15 July 2020, 20:46:11 »

There's enough slack on the cables to lay the alt face down to undo the electickery cables, bottom fixing bolt is a pain in the ass but securing the nut into a ring spanner with duct tape helps when refitting the alt massively 
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #12 on: 21 July 2020, 19:27:07 »

Job jobbed, many thanks to all those who have advice, esp that DTM chap, who had to tolerate some daft questions today.

He reckons 40 mins.  Took me over 2hrs ;D.  Next time would be quicker, obviously. Hope there isn't a next time though ;D
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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #13 on: 22 July 2020, 12:09:56 »

Job jobbed, many thanks to all those who have advice, esp that DTM chap, who had to tolerate some daft questions today.

He reckons 40 mins.  Took me over 2hrs ;D.  Next time would be quicker, obviously. Hope there isn't a next time though ;D

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Re: 3.2 Alternator removal/refit
« Reply #14 on: 22 July 2020, 17:51:04 »

Job jobbed, many thanks to all those who have advice, esp that DTM chap, who had to tolerate some daft questions today.

He reckons 40 mins.  Took me over 2hrs ;D.  Next time would be quicker, obviously. Hope there isn't a next time though ;D

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