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How to remove the alternator from 308GT4?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by pete137, Feb 20, 2011.

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  1. pete137

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    #1 pete137, Feb 20, 2011
    Hi
    I'm new to Ferrari ownership, and new to this site.. I hope someone can help with a quick query!
    My (otherwise lovely) 308GT4's alternator has celebrated my new ownership by having a fit and I'm hoping it can be extracted and re-built.. I've had a cautious exploratory poke about underneath and the restricted access is about as expected, but I'm hopeful that it can be got at without taking the entire car apart (?)
    Anyone know an auto-electricians (I am based in the UK) that could re-build the unit and save me the £200-odd cost of a replacement?

    I'd also like to have the electric window motors overhauled at some point too...

    Many thanks in advance for any advice you can give!
     
  2. Brian Harper

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    #2 Brian Harper, Feb 20, 2011
    Through the right side wheel well it is fairly easy. From memory it goes like thid: Disconnect the battery. Remove the wheel well liner. Remove the bolts holding the alternator in. Rotate it 90*, remove the heat shield, remove the wiring. Remove the alternator. Go to local auto pars store. Ask for 1980 Fiat Spider alternator. Confirm that they are exactly the same and pay $40 for it. Swap pulleys. Reinstall.
     
  3. Peter

    Peter F1 Veteran
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    #3 Peter, Feb 21, 2011
    I found I had to drain the cooling system a bit and disconnect the pipe leading up to the thermostat housing and move it slightly over to one side, so the alternator had more room to come out.
     
  4. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    #4 greyboxer, Feb 21, 2011
    Its always worth a look in the 308 section as most questions have been asked before

    Also you can download a workshop manual form www.ferraridatabase.com
     

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