Alternator question

[PeterNtheWolf]

how hard is to do a alternator replacement ?

[Pico]

Are you trying the Search button, took me two seconds to get this


How To (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3977&highlight=alternator)

[nswst8]

The alternator is not a difficult job but you are exposing your skill level. We understand that you are new, yet you do not want to search for this easy to find info.

It is all right here for you to find and we will help when you don't understand something or need an alternate method.

So please, do yourself a favor and research the info you say that you are looking for.

[PeterNtheWolf]

lol ok thanks, i hope its not to difficult to work in that space

[PeterNtheWolf]

i apologize for bothering this board, with my ignorance of asking for opinions.

[PeterNtheWolf]

ill go search... peace

[LiTtLe xOx BitT]

Also if you buy a repair manual for $10 at the local parts store it has a lot of info in there. With this though there is an easier way i found to take it off n replace it. The repair manual tells you to take the axel n all out n drop it out the bottom, i just took off my master cylinder and pulled it out the top. It only took 15mins that way but you need to be careful.

[gp02a0083]

easiest way to change it is to take it out from the top, at least on the FI engines. Didnt need to remove the MC. Just remove the airbox and you will have enough room

[PeterNtheWolf]

bosch alt. 90 and after the core charge...45

[PeterNtheWolf]

while im at it, im doing to do the timing belt...how do i know if the tensioner is bad?

[2oodoor]

Also if you buy a repair manual for $10 at the local parts store it has a lot of info in there. With this though there is an easier way i found to take it off n replace it. The repair manual tells you to take the axel n all out n drop it out the bottom, i just took off my master cylinder and pulled it out the top. It only took 15mins that way but you need to be careful.

when you did this I assume you left the lines attached and pulled it aside a little so there was no need to bleed everything , fix stripped flare nuts,etc.. ?:rockon:

[PeterNtheWolf]

easiest way to change it is to take it out from the top, at least on the FI engines. Didnt need to remove the MC. Just remove the airbox and you will have enough room
the MC? master cylinder *

[charliekuney]

Check here (http://tinyurl.com/2ady45w). That site has a lot of answers as well. All you have to do is search.

[PeterNtheWolf]

i thinking of getting the timing belt kit. a Mitsuboshi timing belt, an Aisin water pump w/ gasket, and a Koyo tensioner bearing.

are the water pumps metal stock? how longs their life time?

[nswst8]

while im at it, im doing to do the timing belt...how do i know if the tensioner is bad?

The tensioner should not spin freely, it should have a slight drag. I have had the same tensioner on one of my accords since I got it back in 1992.

Although, not knowing the full history of a vehicle, it would be wise to replace the crank/cam/oil pump seal. Timing belt & tensioner, also the water pump.

[RandyAM]

ha, i remember when i went to do my ALT

ended up throwing the car about 4 feet in the air on about 7 different types of jacks, and tore the axle out.

took about......4 hours, 13 beers, 2 torque wrenches, and one side mirror (i got frustrated, and took it out with the torque wrench)

[Hauntd ca3]

if you plan on doing the timing belt, replace everything it touches bar the cam gear and crank pulley.
belt, tensioner,idler.
and its always a good idea to do the water pump and other belts at the same time

[PeterNtheWolf]

The tensioner should not spin freely, it should have a slight drag. I have had the same tensioner on one of my accords since I got it back in 1992.

Although, not knowing the full history of a vehicle, it would be wise to replace the crank/cam/oil pump seal. Timing belt & tensioner, also the water pump.
thanks, ill look into it

[PeterNtheWolf]

ha, i remember when i went to do my ALT

ended up throwing the car about 4 feet in the air on about 7 different types of jacks, and tore the axle out.

took about......4 hours, 13 beers, 2 torque wrenches, and one side mirror (i got frustrated, and took it out with the torque wrench)
i hope i dont have that much difficulty getting it done. im not planning on dropping the axle.

[Pico]

You're fuel injected, just remove the stock airbox and pull the alternator up and out.

[PeterNtheWolf]

what about the belt?