16v Alternator Replacement Q's

1. Rossko Newbie Joined: Feb 2012 Bristol, UK Posts: 25 1997 (P) BMW e39 535i V8 2001 (Y) Saxo VTS

   #1 22nd February 2012, 19:11

   Hi Guys.
   
   I'm going to replace the Alternator on the VTS tomorrow.
   
   All I need to know is;
   
   Will ALL the bolts come out without removal of any of the pulley's (The PAS Pulley looks extremely close to the upper outside bolt)?
   
   I am thinking 13, 16 & 17mm Spanners/Sockets and 5mm Hex bit required for the change the entire thing?
   
   Will the Alternator come out of the Top or does it need to go towards the floor?
   
   Anything worth mentioning to me before tackling it?
   
   
   I have looked for a long time on the forum, and there is nothing specific (of which I can find) as a guide to replacing the Alternator. Please someone prove me wrong so I can have a little look
   
   Thanks.
2. Sexy_106 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Carbrooke Posts: 492 Saxo Furio

   #2 22nd February 2012, 20:01

   PAS pulley? they dont have one they are electric powered not belt. They easy to change.
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 22nd February 2012, 20:14

   We are talking about a saxo here,aren`t we?As above saxo`s have an electric pas pump.
4. Rossko Newbie Joined: Feb 2012 Bristol, UK Posts: 25 1997 (P) BMW e39 535i V8 2001 (Y) Saxo VTS

   #4 22nd February 2012, 20:39

   Ah, bugger. Forgive me, it's been a very long day.
   
   Had a quick look intot he engine bay today just to locate the bolts and it looked like there was a pulley fouling the top bolt (Passenger side) of the Alternator. Am I right or am I seeing things? Cant get a pic until tomorrow, but byh then, I'd have probably swapped the thing out anyway. lol
5. Rossko Newbie Joined: Feb 2012 Bristol, UK Posts: 25 1997 (P) BMW e39 535i V8 2001 (Y) Saxo VTS

   #5 22nd February 2012, 20:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Rossko Ah, bugger. Forgive me, it's been a very long day. Had a quick look intot he engine bay today just to locate the bolts and it looked like there was a pulley fouling the top bolt (Passenger side) of the Alternator. Am I right or am I seeing things? Cant get a pic until tomorrow, but byh then, I'd have probably swapped the thing out anyway. lol

   Drivers side - GGGGRRRRRRRR!
6. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #6 22nd February 2012, 20:50

   It's a pretty easy task to be honest mate. Just loosen the belt and whip that off. Unplug the sensor and then unbolt the earth. Undo the bolts for the bracket assembly for the alternator, and iirc i dropped it down and took it out underneath. Then as haynes says, fitting is reversal of removal lol
7. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #7 22nd February 2012, 20:52

   And there shouldn't be any pulleys fouling the alternator, the belt is very close to one of the bolts and it's awkward to get a spanner in there but that's it. Sure it will all make sense once you get cracking with it mate
8. Rossko Newbie Joined: Feb 2012 Bristol, UK Posts: 25 1997 (P) BMW e39 535i V8 2001 (Y) Saxo VTS

   #8 22nd February 2012, 21:00

   Cheers Chris. I'm used to working on things much bigger and (to be honest) much better designed things than this 'le french' thing. Such a small engine with so little Ancilleries should be a complete doddle (I'm hoping it will be).
   
   I'll let you know tomorrow!
   
   Thanks again.
9. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #9 22nd February 2012, 22:43

   Well if you get stuck mate give us a shout on here!