Alternator R&R

Post by **azskygod** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:57 pm

Hey all. I haven't been around much since the Q has been mostly trouble-free. Mostly. (Finally hit 236k miles the other day!) It was a bad alternator that brought me back though. Anyway, I just thought I'd mention that the alternator R&R from the front/top of the engine is EASY. No A/C removal required, and no jackstands. Strictly a driveway job. Removed the fan shroud, fan and belt, and had it swapped in about 3 hours. Many thanks to Joe for the parts... again.

(FYI: You can drive for about 30 minutes with a dead alternator and all of the accessories turned off!)

AZSKYGOD

Post by **DAEDALUS** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:03 pm

I can't even loosen my belts without raising the front end at least a little (how do you remove the fan shroud with the car not raised?). How the heck did you get under there, short of a trench in the driveway?

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 3:24 pm

If your skinny and nimble it can be done...

If the alternator has been replaced before its not too bad... Otherwise its really stuck in there.....

Post by **DAEDALUS** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:42 pm

You saying I'm fat? I find it helpful to at least be able to see the fasteners before I remove them.

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:44 pm

OH hell no, you go by feel where everything is.....

I find myself not using a flashlight hardly anymore under the hood with common things.. I already seem to know about everythings location.....

Post by **azskygod** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:18 pm

Haha, you guys crack me up. Actually, there's enough space under there to remove the shroud -- no problem. (No belly pan may help too...) This is the 2nd alternator in 236k miles.

AZSKYGOD

Post by **texasoil** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:57 pm

Obviously not an Active Suspension car.

I once Removed the alternator on my 500SEL MBZ in the parking lot at work , then took it to the alternator shop for rebuild, went and picked it up, and reinstalled it in the car--all in my suit pants, white shirt. I did roll up my sleeves and take my tie off. Didn't even have to wash my hands (used plastic gloves)

Post by **maxnix** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:51 pm

texasoil wrote:I once Removed the alternator on my 500SEL MBZ in the parking lot at work , then took it to the alternator shop for rebuild, went and picked it up, and reinstalled it in the car--all in my suit pants, white shirt. I did roll up my sleeves and take my tie off. Didn't even have to wash my hands (used plastic gloves)

Bond, that is, James Bond, I presume? Hilarious story. Definitely gets the award for best Spontaneous Formal Car Servicing by an Owner award.

Post by **azskygod** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:35 am

Not true. It does have active suspension. The trick is to remove all of the necessary bolts within 3 minutes (before the suspension settles) of shutting the engine off. BTW: I need an ACTSUS recharge!

AZSKYGOD

Post by **AZhitman** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:31 am

Mike, nice work, good to see you back!

I take it you'll be at the event in 2 weeks?

Quella needs some "Q-company" - Should be a pretty impressive lineup.

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