Replaced Alternator
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Replaced Alternator
So I replaced my alternator today. The battery light and Power System Service message was becoming more regular. Dash Command was reporting a system voltage of 12.8V when running and the power message. The voltage had a lot of fluctuation between 13.2 and 13.8V otherwise.
It was all going fairly smooth until I was tightening the top alternator bolt. It was about half way in when it got tight. I applied a little more force but not too much and the dang bolt snapped... Aaaaaagggggg!
I measured and found that the bolt snapped protruding out from the bracket about 1/4". It might have been enough to stabilize the top and rely on the two lower bolts. However, if it wasn't enough, I would be screwed (pardon the pun). I decided to do the right thing, remove the alternator and extract the broken bolt. Unfortunately, the bolt was locked hard. Must have been a bur in the threads. Fortunately, the alternator bolts to a removable bracket. I drilled out the bolt and used a 3" bolt, split washer, nut and thread lock.
The reman Denso alternator from FCP Euro is working great. The system voltage is rock solid so far.
It was all going fairly smooth until I was tightening the top alternator bolt. It was about half way in when it got tight. I applied a little more force but not too much and the dang bolt snapped... Aaaaaagggggg!
I measured and found that the bolt snapped protruding out from the bracket about 1/4". It might have been enough to stabilize the top and rely on the two lower bolts. However, if it wasn't enough, I would be screwed (pardon the pun). I decided to do the right thing, remove the alternator and extract the broken bolt. Unfortunately, the bolt was locked hard. Must have been a bur in the threads. Fortunately, the alternator bolts to a removable bracket. I drilled out the bolt and used a 3" bolt, split washer, nut and thread lock.
The reman Denso alternator from FCP Euro is working great. The system voltage is rock solid so far.
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