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Stallion
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Alternator Change
08. May 2011 at 21:03  
Would i need any special tools/ramp to remove the alternator or it can be done from the top. Any words of advice. TIA Sam Thumbs Up!
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Re: Alternator Change
Reply #1 - 08. May 2011 at 21:07  
cant be done from top imo, under car with stands or ramp, no special tools required normal spanners will do it  Thumbs Up!
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Reply #2 - 08. May 2011 at 21:14  
Multiram setup out.

Aux belt off.

Disconnect battery

Remove the two securing bolts (one end is torx, the other end hex)

swing the alternator out and disconnect the two rear electrical connections.
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Reply #3 - 08. May 2011 at 23:31  
i got a decent price for my alternater
£74.16 +VAT from www.ajcycles.co.uk

i did mine from the top but not much room to work i  have 100 amp one i dont need i bought it for my 2.5 but i needed a 120amp so now not needed

i have another one needing bearings if any of you have the pullers
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Re: Alternator Change
Reply #4 - 09. May 2011 at 19:41  
mowerman wrote on 08. May 2011 at 23:31:
i got a decent price for my alternater
£74.16 +VAT from www.ajcycles.co.uk

i did mine from the top but not much room to work i  have 100 amp one i dont need i bought it for my 2.5 but i needed a 120amp so now not needed

i have another one needing bearings if any of you have the pullers


Have to agree,not much room but do-able from the top. Thumbs Up!
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