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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #15 on: 20 August 2016, 19:49:33 »
I took the bagpipes out and the alternator came out through the front when the regulator failed on mine a couple of years back.

Symptoms were exactly the same as described (lots of warning lights and loss of PAS). I think some of the heavier electrical loads are only switched on when there is a confirmation from the alternator that it is charging OK. Not sure why that would mess with the PAS :-\ maybe because the ABS ECU is piggy backed on the ABS pump and the ABS pump is a heavy electrical load :-\
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #16 on: 20 August 2016, 19:51:36 »
if you do swap the alternator in a Welsh field then lay a sheet under the engine bay before you start to catch the nuts and washers when you drop them.......
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #17 on: 20 August 2016, 20:12:29 »
TD - Not a chance of getting home... 370 odd miles even in daylight would be too much, never mind with a toddler!

Decision has been made that I'm going to try and get one from the company Dr Gollum linked to, assuming they can dispatch it on Monday.

The LPG stuff on the inner wing might make it a bit trickier to do but other than that it will be fine. Fortunately we now know a few of the residents on the site and they have offered tools (mainly Jack and stands) so I can change it. There's hard standing that I can work on so not too bad really, if the weather improves!!
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #18 on: 20 August 2016, 20:29:02 »
I couldn't see any way of taking it out from below, the chassis rail is too close to the sump, so no need for axle stands.
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #19 on: 20 August 2016, 20:30:42 »
Quote from: Andy H on 20 August 2016, 20:29:02
I couldn't see any way of taking it out from below, the chassis rail is too close to the sump, so no need for axle stands.

Mine's lowered on Irmscher springs plus has a load of LPG stuff on the inner wing... I'll need to get under to get access to the bolts I expect ;)
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #20 on: 20 August 2016, 21:38:45 »
Anyone got the numbers or a link for the regulator pack? Master is looking in the morning but worth asking anyway... He's suggested just repairing it :y
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #21 on: 20 August 2016, 21:58:04 »
Sure kevin wood put this link up once...but check first

http://www.woodauto.com/Component.aspx?Ref=VRG46418
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #22 on: 20 August 2016, 22:03:49 »
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 20 August 2016, 21:38:45
Anyone got the numbers or a link for the regulator pack? Master is looking in the morning but worth asking anyway... He's suggested just repairing it :y
Which year/engine/alternator do you have?

Apologies if you have already said somewhere but it would be easier if it was on your profile.
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #23 on: 20 August 2016, 22:05:48 »
Quote from: Andy H on 20 August 2016, 22:03:49
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 20 August 2016, 21:38:45
Anyone got the numbers or a link for the regulator pack? Master is looking in the morning but worth asking anyway... He's suggested just repairing it :y
Which year/engine/alternator do you have?

Apologies if you have already said somewhere but it would be easier if it was on your profile.

It was but some bullying admin messed with it!

I forget that not everyone knows now... It's a 2003 3.2.
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #24 on: 20 August 2016, 22:12:34 »
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 20 August 2016, 21:38:45
Anyone got the numbers or a link for the regulator pack? Master is looking in the morning but worth asking anyway... He's suggested just repairing it :y

RobG gave me this link in reply No.11.  I phoned the guy and he was very helpful. I placed my order at lunchtime on a Monday and the part arrived lunchtime Tuesday so I was well pleased. You would have to explain about the delivery address for the site though, if they agreed to send it that way.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=135793.msg1741891#msg1741891

I took mine out through the top as I couldn't fit it out through the bottom, for the same reason as Andy has said.  :y
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #25 on: 21 August 2016, 10:52:39 »
Can anyone confirm whether there is a need to get underneath or can all fixings be reached from above? I know the bagpipes need to come out to make room and I think the cable tray needs slackening too, or have I imagined that?
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #26 on: 21 August 2016, 12:53:08 »
Had a quick feel about now I've removed the bagpipes and I think I can do it without going underneath or even disturbing the LPG stuff (fingers crossed!). Can someone confirm whether it is 2 or 3 bolts that hold the alternator on please? Only working on feel but it seems to be 2 but I thought it was 3.
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #27 on: 21 August 2016, 15:13:12 »
Two... Lower one has a nut on the back...

Access improves with header tank moved to one side. :y
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #28 on: 21 August 2016, 16:13:45 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 August 2016, 15:13:12
Two... Lower one has a nut on the back...

Access improves with header tank moved to one side. :y

Cheers. Access seems ok but the LPG stuff is a touch inconvenient!!
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Re: Alternator fault or is there a charge relay?
« Reply #29 on: 21 August 2016, 17:24:49 »
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 20 August 2016, 20:12:29
TD - Not a chance of getting home... 370 odd miles even in daylight would be too much, never mind with a toddler!

That's further than I thought it was  ::)
I know someone who managed Manchester to Swindon with no alternator, buts that's about 1/2 the distance .....and id agree you wouldn't make it all the way.
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