Alternator replacement help!!!

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nigel poustie
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Alternator replacement help!!!

Post by nigel poustie » Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:45 pm

I have believe I have a faulty alternator so I have bought a replacement and according to the haynes manual its a fairly simple job!!!
But I can't for the life of me remove the old alternator, Its free and supposed to be able to 'lift it from the engine bay' that however to impossible because the power steering ridged pipe in the way. I've tried the losen the bolt to the pump, so I can get a bit movement but I can't free the bolt and don't want to snap the head off! Any ideas?
1995 -storm grey Celebration - 108

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Re: Alternator replacement help!!!

Post by jifflemon » Sun Jun 06, 2021 6:16 pm

Ah… the Haynes book of lies strikes again.

Power steering pump has to come out to even stand a chance.

You could potentially remove the oil pipe feed? Have a disposable rubber glove to cable tie over the end to prevent fluid loss then top up (or consider a complete change of fluid)

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Re: Alternator replacement help!!!

Post by nigel poustie » Sun Jun 06, 2021 6:27 pm

Yeah that was the other option I had it mind will the banjo bolt on the oil pipe feed have single use washers on it? And what power steering fluid does it take? (2.0)
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jamescarruthers
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Re: Alternator replacement help!!!

Post by jamescarruthers » Sun Jun 06, 2021 6:55 pm

Double check your handbook but my early car took power steering fluid Dexron II (red automatic transmission fluid)
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: Alternator replacement help!!!

Post by dcwalker » Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:46 pm

Yep, ATF in these.

Haynes doesn't allow for the different layout of an air con car...

Nigel, do you need a hand?

David
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Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!

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Re: Alternator replacement help!!!

Post by nigel poustie » Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:06 am

Hi David.

Thanks for the offer but I'm in too deep to drive I'll get there in the end I'm sure. But if I'm really struggling I might call you for some advice, if that's okay?

Thanks
Nigel
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