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#507312 - 05/04/08 12:50 PM
Removing Alternator
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"TACOMA"
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Registered: 06/18/07
Posts: 94
Loc: Washington State
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I will be removing the alternator on my 90 reatta next week to have it rebuilt. I see 2 bolts at the top and left side, plus what looks to be a plug and 2 wires coming out of it at the top. I will assume the bolts get removed like any others, but how does the plug wires assembly (It seems pretty tight) come loose? does it just get pulled out or are there some hidden clips that I can't see. Also is there any other hidden bolts or wires underneath it. Should I dis-connect the battery first? I'll be sending the alternator in for rebuild. They tell me it shouldn't be more than a day. Cost in this area $90 to 120. Buick dealer wants 450 to remove, rebuild and replace. WoW. Non mechanic.
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BCA# 42721, Reatta# 878, Sassy90 (Red Ryder Vert)
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#507335 - 05/04/08 03:19 PM
Re: Removing Alternator
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Barney Eaton
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Registered: 11/12/99
Posts: 4560
Loc: Georgetown TX USA
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Disconnect the battery.
* there is a heavy red wire on the back side with a protective cover (if someone has not broken it) remove the cover and unscrew the nut.
* Unplug the connector for the other wires.
* Remove the fan belt (accessory drive belt)
* Remove two bolts
* Remove altinator.
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#507341 - 05/04/08 04:03 PM
Re: Removing Alternator
[Re: Barney Eaton]
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"TACOMA"
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Registered: 06/18/07
Posts: 94
Loc: Washington State
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Barney and Philip
Thanks
Jerry in Tacoma
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BCA# 42721, Reatta# 878, Sassy90 (Red Ryder Vert)
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#507537 - 05/05/08 11:49 AM
Re: Removing Alternator
[Re: "TACOMA"]
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Enoytsur
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Registered: 02/26/07
Posts: 59
Loc: Sarasota, Florida
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Hi Jerry, just to give you a guage on the price you're paying, gmpartsdirect.com charges $146.86 for the alternator plus, of course, shipping. Sounds like the rebuild option for approximately $100.00 is a solid one.
John
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Red 1990 Coupe
BCC # 43923
RDIV # 955
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#507652 - 05/05/08 08:49 PM
Re: Removing Alternator
[Re: Enoytsur]
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CHAS1
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Registered: 05/16/05
Posts: 334
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Buy a Good one. Their is a lot of heat in that area.
Charlie
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