[V8] Alternator

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

It has been a while since I have done this - but it is not that big a deal
really.
You will have to remove the bottom engine cover - or belly pan as it is commonly
known on this list. The alternator comes out from the bottom.
No special tools required either - I think 13mm,17mm sockets and also 13mm,17mm
wrenches is all you need. It seems like I needed a few extensions too.
To remove the fan belt, there is a place on the tensioner arm to put a 13mm
wrench to remove tension. There is also a hole where you can insert a pin to
hold the tensioner open. This helps a lot. I also take the bolt out of the end
of the tensioner damper shock. This makes moving the tensioner much easier.
I seem to also recall removing the exhaust heat shield. Again, just a few nuts
and easy to do.

And - before you remove the belt, make a good note of how it is positioned. It
is not at all intuative - to me anyway.

Everything else is pretty straight forward.

Dave

Quoting Bernard Larriu <bernard at larriu.com>:

> Hello from a silent lister in france
>
> I plan to change alternator on my 92 V8 any tips to save me time ?
>
> Bernard
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