how do i remove my alternator
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how do i remove my alternator
1990 5.7l tpi
engine looks like this
http://consumerguide.com/wp-content/...9181000514.jpg
how do i loosen the belt?
engine looks like this
http://consumerguide.com/wp-content/...9181000514.jpg
how do i loosen the belt?
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Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: LO3
Transmission: T5
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Re: how do i remove my alternator
First disconnect battery as stated above, then get a 1/2" ratchet and put it in the square hole on the belt tensioner. Twist to the left, and when belt goes loose slip it off the pulley. Remove the plug to the alternator, and the wire on the back. Remove the brace on the back and then the through bolts. Slides right out now
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Re: how do i remove my alternator
the alternator is not charging the battery. im going to have it bench tested at autozone as well as my batt
my alt seems to only two bolts on the front and they are ...?torx head style? ... is that weird? usually i dont see torx had bolts/ screws on automotive things
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: how do i remove my alternator
That silver aluminum "can" contains the spring. It has an arm that leads to a pulley. But the square hole for attaching your rather handle is on the silver part.
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thanks got it.
just messed with it a little ...and looks like one of the bolt heads are kind of threaded/stripped. At least it felt like it was stripped ... lol maybe it my torx was just too small.
I need to go get tools , what the hell kind of tool do i use for for the "silver can" square ?
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Car: 1989 Pontiac Formula 350
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: BorgWarner 3.27 Posi
Re: how do i remove my alternator
Pretty sure you need both T45 and T50. I would suggest just getting a set of Torx bits as they're used all over the place. $15 for a full set at Home Depot.
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Re: how do i remove my alternator
1/2in ratchet or breaker bar. If you have a 3/8 can get 3/8 to 1/2 adapter at the very worst
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thanks. are you 100% positive this is the correct way to relieve the tension?
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not sure, thought maybe one of the pulley bolts was holding the spring's tension. just want to make sure before i break anything
thanks appreciate the help.
edit:
nope wrong actually my torque wrench was 1/2" ..and it works. now i just got a pick up some torxs
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7 litre
Transmission: Auto
Re: how do i remove my alternator
Does anyone know to order the replacement Top Left Torx bolt for the alternator? I didn't loosen off the tensioner before I tried to remove the bolt and it is stripped so it's not going back in.
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Re: how do i remove my alternator
I found a replacement Allen Key head bolt. GM dealership in town wanted $24.90 for the original Torx bolt and there aren't any in Canada.
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