Alternator replace on '92

[66mgb]

How big of a job is this? I know you have to do it from below, since the compressor sits right on top of the alt.

Should the tensioner be replaced while it's accessed?

Fired the Q up this a.m. and the whine is getting louder. The "low battery charge" came up several times.

[Jesda]

The tedious part is unbolting the compressor so you can move it out of the way. Its not hard, there's just a bunch of bolts on every side of it. Once you do that, it takes barely a few minutes to undo the alternator.

[maxnix]

Good idea to have the tensioner at least on hand.

Several good posts on this in the IOM forum, including how to deal with that pesky nut.

[66mgb]

Is it possible to remove (move) the compressor without disconnecting the lines?

I hope so, otherwise this is going to be a pita!

BTW - I just looked under the hood and checked - Tyrone, you're right!

The alt is above the compressor.....

[elwesso]

you dont ahve the disconnect the lines, just undo the compressor from the block to move it out of the way.

[maxnix]

You will be aided greatly by reading the previous posts by members who have replaced the alternator.

[redmanfx]

Check my old threads about getting to the alternator. Check the Idler pulley bearings while you're taking the belts off. Rebuild the alternator instead of buying a new one.

[66mgb]

I'm getting an alt and idler pulley from Tyrone. I'll keep the old alt and rebuild it for next time...