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I'll check tomorrow
30th Jan 2014 10:58 pm
Paul Ian
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Just to add removing the alternator requires removal of the vicious fan having the correct tools are vital as the coupling is normally very tight and a left hand thread, you need to lock the pulley as you attempt to shock the coupling loose , if you use a cam locking tool with predrilled holes it makes life a lot easier, also take care that the fan blades are brittle and will snap if you miss with your hammer!! Don't forget to double check parisitic current draw after fitting the new alternator and battery.
Good luck!!
Paul
31st Jan 2014 12:26 am
floydstar
Member Since: 04 Jun 2011
Location: Bath
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I learnt 3 things today...
1) People are awesome - less than 20 hours after my family was stranded on the roadside the D3 is back to 100%, because of you guys in this forum.
Massive thanks to Steve (aka BoringOldGit) from www.advancedfactors.co.uk who not only provided the parts at the best price I could find but also met me half way (an hours drive for Steve) first thing this morning so I could crack on with the repair. Thanks Steve And huge thanks to the people who put the guides together. Saved me a small fortune compared to parts and labour at a dealer and even an indie. £260 all in plus a bit for fuel to meet Steve.
2) I really need a garage!!!! I am soaked to the skin but happy cause the car is fixed
If you're reading this because you need to replace your alternator you need this kit:
I copied the best of both guides to a word doc with the photos and printed it.
3) How to change a D3 Alternator
Out of interest - is the alternator belt also the timing belt?
Thanks again, Dan.
31st Jan 2014 4:06 pm
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31st Jan 2014 4:13 pm
Paul Ian
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Just to echo the comments, well done Dan without the input of the guys on this site we would all be at the mercy of garages, the club is a mine of info , experience and people who are willing to get you out of trouble !!
Paul
31st Jan 2014 5:38 pm
floydstar
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Cheers guys
31st Jan 2014 11:37 pm
floydstar
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Right.... As I've started....
I noticed today there seems to be vapour/steam? escaping tiny holes in the pre-heater. Never noticed before and it kind of looks like there are holes on the seams to allow it escape?
Should I be concerned?
1st Feb 2014 12:00 am
Chris1969
Member Since: 21 Jun 2011
Location: North Worcestershire (not far from Redditch)
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Just got to the end of the thread haha.
I'm just going down this path. Different fault in theory but all points back to the alternator. My order will be going into Steve next week along with discs, pads and a couple of other bits.
Only able to do things myself because of the forum and the help and support of others here
Glad you managed to get yourself sorted Dan Great sense of achievement being able to do stuff yourself .. still learning )
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1st Feb 2014 12:04 am
floydstar
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Location: Bath
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Definitely Good luck with yours
1st Feb 2014 12:18 am
Robbie
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floydstar wrote:
Right.... As I've started....
I noticed today there seems to be vapour/steam? escaping tiny holes in the pre-heater. Never noticed before and it kind of looks like there are holes on the seams to allow it escape?
Should I be concerned?
No concern required.
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floydstar wrote:
I copied the best of both guides to a word doc with the photos and printed it.
Sounds like a handy thing to have in the wiki - if you don't want to go to the trouble then send me the word doc, I'll PDF it and get it on the wiki.
Cheers,
Al
(pm'd you my email address anyway)
1st Feb 2014 5:50 pm
floydstar
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Location: Bath
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Thanks Robbie and sorry I just saw your reply.
Hi Al - I've PM'd you sir
4th Feb 2014 4:04 pm
albal
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Yeah to say you haven't got a copy
4th Feb 2014 5:04 pm
floydstar
Member Since: 04 Jun 2011
Location: Bath
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I dont. I copy and pasted it together, printed then closed Word without saving.
I can put it together again but your message said....
"Hey
I offered to put your word guide onto the wiki as PDF - if you don't want to do it yourself I'll happily take it on. "
I wont get to it this week but let me know one way or the other as the the message you sent me implies you're are happy to. I'll get it together over the weekend if needed - just let me know.
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