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[amba]

Thanks for all the extra "tips" guys.

Just witing for the rain to pass over  then will start again.

[2woody]

I've found a couple of dead V6 alternators if anyone fancies a practice. Yours for the cost of postage

[amba]

Old unit removed which wasn't as bad as expected although imagine getting bolts and nuts back in blind could be fun and will probably involve some bad language bit it is dry now
Fitted new regulator pack and had unit tested at little local shop and putting out healthy voltage so hopefully will be up and running later today
Cheers guys for words of wisdom much appreciated

[Marks DTM Calib]

For re-fit, fit the bottom bolt first and then hinge up to fit the top one.....makes it a lot easier

[amba]

Job completed after several "domestic breaks "  so recon all in around 3 hours total job which as I have never replaced one before was quite pleased with and actually not half as bad as I had thought.

One hopefully helpfull tip for others in a similar situation.

Whilst alternator can be removed without taking off the aux belt tensioner,when refitting the  alternator the job is a whole lot easier with it removed and is only 2 extra bolts to undo and makes access and even sight a whole lot easier.On mine the bolt head was an E14 and the nut was a 16mm and quite accessable with 3/8 deep socket on small stubby ratchet from the back bottom nut and top bolt head,and standard ratchet on the front set.

Small electrical terminal on alternator reg pack was 9/32 nut as a perfect fit and larger wire had a 13mm nut for future reference also for anybody doing the job on a 3.2.