HiOctane Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 hi all, i get the impression its a relatively easy job to replace the alternator on a gts-t, but it looks pretty hard to get it out from the top on a gtr (piping and radiator would have to be removed). workshop manual says that there are no additional components to remove, so does it mean that it should be taken out from the bottom?? has anyone done this? should i attepmt doing this myself? havent done much mech job before,,, Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRsean Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Done mine after it died. Basically remove top radiator hose and intercooler pipe, then undo bolts back off belt etc, and wiring. Took me two hours start to finish and drive. Looks like it would be harder doing it from the bottom but thats just me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3010745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiOctane Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 hey thanks, any special tools that i need? or spanner set will do? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3012764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANWHORE Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 socket set, breaker bar, pliers, screw drivers, etc. trolley jack and car stands (maybe) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3012818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRsean Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 ratchet ringies are da bomb!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3012825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiOctane Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 cool, thanks ppl, will keep you guy posted on how i go. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3013735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiOctane Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 hey if anyone is interested i can put up a DIY when i finish this... one more question meanwhile, how do you loosen the a/c screw (i.e. the belt)?? and the radiator needs to be drained, right? or is it possible to unscrew the bolts somehow around the pipes? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3015405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiOctane Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 k, got it out finally, took me like 3 hours, but i'm a total newb, didnt have to drain anything, all bolts are accessible from the top and took it out through the bottom (after removing the dust cover) not to damage fan blades. some wd-40 on one of the connectors was a help as well, now to the shop to get the bich reconditioned! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3036077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowie165 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Nice work Dmitri. Hey I now have a working burner so I'll get that DVD mailed out to you too mate, sorry about the wait! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3040110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiOctane Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 haha thanks mark! i thought you forgot about it, how you going with your sale mate? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3043571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowie165 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 People are too lazy to drive up the mountain! Still have it, no rush though Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3045470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_jonno Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 how much did it cost to get it reconditioned? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3155320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla32 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) You should add as pro when they buy it they get to drive it back down the mountain obviously so its a win win situation. Awesome first drive of their new car! Haha, just a thought. As for the Alternator: It depends whats wrong with it but i was quoted $160 i think it was for new brushes, bearings, and regulator. Edited June 1, 2007 by Godzilla32 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/162118-alternator-replacement/#findComment-3155864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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