OMFG.....sorry about the strong start but it's an alternator, that's all, changed a few on other cars .. series 2. 300TDI but this takes the biscuit. Took me 2 an 3/4 hrs. Battery light on dash and only 11.5 v at Batt when running. So time to change.
Managed to get it out with only removing intercooler hose.
Out through bottom O/S splash sheild. Sorry removed this too.
Thought I would be smart and moved route of main + wire. Then found could not get it back in. So wire off again and put it back how it was. Is it me or does the + ve recoil like going in cold sea!!!
Happy now it's back in. Charge at 14.6 V now Do I look at DIY refurbish of old or delco unit or give to rag and bone man?Land rovers are to prevent you having idle hands.
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4th Oct 2016 10:27 pm
tayaste
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Next time, go through the top removing the fan. It's much quicker.
4th Oct 2016 10:48 pm
sputnixb51
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Seconded, took me about 45 mins when I did my first one
4th Oct 2016 11:04 pm
Biffysun
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Next time!! How long have I got till I go here again? Days weeks or months. And if you go from top, how do you disconnect wires? this is where I lost time, pesky four prong locator end. Old one was out in 45 mins. Could do with 2 or 4 post lift, but that's asking for too much.
Where do I advertise wheels and tyres on here for sale? For D3Land rovers are to prevent you having idle hands.
5th Oct 2016 2:46 am
lynalldiscovery
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Rag and bone man.
5th Oct 2016 6:47 am
Biffysun
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As for 'next time' If you fitted a Denso then there's a good chance it will last 10yrs+
5th Oct 2016 6:49 am
Barn1e D3 Decade
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Flexible head ratchet spanners are your best friend when changing alternator2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
5th Oct 2016 7:14 am
M3DPO
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Anyone know off hand what the torque is for the fan retaining bolt?It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
5th Oct 2016 8:33 am
Robbie
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I could look it up but just snugging it up is good enough as it tightens itself when in use.
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I did mine through the bottom took about 45 mins. Had to take inter cooler pipe off I think. They joys are are it's coming off again as it's causing lights to pulse and windows to behave like anti-trap. 😫
26th Mar 2017 4:25 pm
Disco_Mikey
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If you thought that was fun, you should have a go on the 3.6... My D3 Build Thread
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OMFG.....sorry about the strong start but it's an alternator, that's all, changed a few on other cars .. series 2. 300TDI but this takes the biscuit. Took me 2 an 3/4 hrs. Battery light on dash and only 11.5 v at Batt when running. So time to change.
and moved route of main + wire. Then found could not get it back in. So wire off again and put it back how it was. Is it me or does the + ve recoil like going in cold sea!!!
