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Re: mr2 alternator removal
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:06 pm
by rich.
you would be surprised how easy it is to remove... the aircon belt is a challenge but when you know where to look for the bolt its easy
ive only skinned the knuckles on one hand this time....
Re: mr2 alternator removal
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:51 am
by rich.
Re: mr2 alternator removal
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:31 pm
by rich.
here goes chaps
its in here somewhere
panel removed, 3 screws
thats where its hiding
locknut for aircon belt.... this is top secret
adjuster bolt for aircon belt pulley
belt off
Re: mr2 alternator removal
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:58 pm
by rich.
loosen the adjuster
now photo bucket is having a crisis
Re: mr2 alternator removal
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:06 pm
by rich.
alternator removed now take off the bracket.
need a bit of space 3 bolts & 2 nuts to remove alt bracket
pull alternator out through the top
bracket & alt out & ready for visit to auto electrician
see i said it was easy!! even i can do it
Re: mr2 alternator removal
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:56 pm
by TerryG
The red one is what an MR2 looks like after you get frustrated changing the alternator and need to vent
Re: mr2 alternator removal
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 2:38 pm
by rich.
i usually have a pot of tea to calm down.. it works out cheaper!!
Re: mr2 alternator removal
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:35 pm
by JPB
Whichever f***in' genius put that alternator down there deserves to be beaten in public by Adam Ant, king of the alternator-slinging scene.
Saying that, I did once fall out with a Fiat Seicento (modern, front-engined one) bigtime because its alternator was in almost as dumb a place.
Re: mr2 alternator removal
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:05 pm
by rich.
honestly john its not that difficult to remove or refit, what is painfull ive got the old one back in bits, the technical term for it is fu##ed.. and a new one is between €220 & €290.... guy cannot get the bit as el presidente is increasing tax on everything & its now cheaper to buy new...
im just going to attack a bottle of sparkling to calm my nerves
Re: mr2 alternator removal
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:12 pm
by JPB
Have you thought about asking specialist Japanese breakers over in the UK for prices on a used alternator? It can't be unique to Mister Two and Japanese electrics are reliable so there ought to be good, used units out there that will last long enough for you to flog the car or drive it somewhere that you could burn it without being spotted.
Enjoy the alcohol.