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| Ross |
 Nov 8 2017, 12:27 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 90 Joined: 17-August 16 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 20,304 Region Association: South East States  |
Hi Everyone,
I'm kicking around the idea of replacing the alternator in my 1972 1.7. I have replaced alternators before (but that was in front engine cars in easy to get to areas). Can you all give me information on the degree of difficulty for this car? Are there any videos on this? Scale of 1-10? PS - I understand I would remove both the tightening bolt (under the plastic covers) and the pivot bolt, harness, etc. I have no heater tubes to remove.... ...Just thinking about it... aka this car is costing me some serious $s Thanks for any help! |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Nov 8 2017, 01:15 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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Not difficult, just a hassle. I use about 18" of extensions to loosen the nut for the pivot bolt
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| iankarr |
Nov 8 2017, 02:10 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,473 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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It's about as difficult as changing spark plugs.
Since you don't have any heater tubes to remove, it'll be super easy to access the pivot bolt nut (13mm). Use a hex socket or T-wrench on the adjusting bolt up top. The hardest part will probably be getting the wiring harness through the grommet. And that's pretty simple. Enjoy. |
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| saigon71 |
Nov 8 2017, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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It's really not that bad. Just take your time.
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| 914_teener |
Nov 8 2017, 02:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,198 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
I think McMark (Mark) did a write up on this in the technical section...step by step.
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| Kansas 914 |
Nov 8 2017, 03:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Nov 8 2017, 01:58 PM)  I think McMark (Mark) did a write up on this in the technical section...step by step. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Here it is: http://www.914world.com/specs/alternator_replacement.php |
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| EdwardBlume |
Nov 8 2017, 04:09 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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Follow the write up (McMark) to a T, and you'll be just fine. The bitchy part is putting the alternator, tin, and gasket up in there on installation. I'd recommend a new alt harness from Bowlsby or 914rubber while you're at it!
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