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  1. FX8200

    FX8200 Karting

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    #1 FX8200, Jun 27, 2013
    Dear All,

    Quick question, does the engine have to come out for an alternator replacement? wondering if I should add a new one to my 30k service list

    Thanks

    FX
     
  2. 2NA

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    #2 2NA, Jun 27, 2013
    Probably not depending on what kind of car you are thinking of.
     
  3. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 AceMaster, Jun 27, 2013
    If 348, then no - a colleague just re-built his last summer, engine remained in place.
     
  4. Wade

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    #4 Wade, Jun 27, 2013
    However, maybe the other way around i.e. should I replace my alternator during the next engine-out?

    Let me preface in saying that I don't own a 348 yet... but from everything I've read on the alts lately I would most certainly replace mine if the original was still installed.
     
  5. cuneo

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    #5 cuneo, Jun 27, 2013
    Pretty sure mine is still original at 44,700 miles in 95 355, but not sure if it has been rebuilt. I was having problems with my alt 2 years ago, and it was the little green plug. Just happened again, and my lovely shop rebuilt the plug itself, all is good again.
     
  6. ernie

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    #6 ernie, Jun 27, 2013
    The alternator can be removed with the engine still in place. It only takes about 30 minutes to remove it.
     
  7. dahveedem

    dahveedem Formula 3

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    #7 dahveedem, Jun 27, 2013
    about same for a/c too :D
     
  8. sdiamond

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    #8 sdiamond, Jun 27, 2013
    Been there, done that. If I can get it done, so can anyone :)
     
  9. bikz

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    #9 bikz, Jun 27, 2013
  10. ferrari930

    ferrari930 Karting

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    #10 ferrari930, Jun 28, 2013
    just finished rebuilding my alternator last weekend, no you dont remove the engine, its easy to get to in place and the same for the a/c compressor aswell even though i removed my a/c compressor altogether as dont need a/c or want the extra weight that comes with it either, those compressors are a heavy thing
     
  11. FX8200

    FX8200 Karting

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    #11 FX8200, Jun 29, 2013
    Sorry for my stupid omission, mine is a 96, 5.2 355
    So the alternator can be replaced with the engine in?

    Engine out work likely to commence next week, thanks!
     
  12. davehelms

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    #12 davehelms, Jun 29, 2013
    Yes

    Rebuild the alt belt tensioner bearing and convert it from stud mount to bolt mount while you have the engine out
     

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