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Car Forum / Fiat Cars / October 2005

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Fiat Uno Alternator HELP NEEDED

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MM - 18 Oct 2005 19:22 GMT
Hi all,

Ive not posted here before but i need some help with my UNO DIESEL.  I have
a fault with the alternator and it needs replacing, i just wanted to know if
i can use an alternator from a different modle fiat (an UNO 1108cc petrol
for example) or any other car as i am having difficulty sourcing one for my
car and really dont want to pay the insane prices the main fiat dealer
quotes! my UNO is a 1.7 diesel 1994 M reg.  thanks in advance for any help!
:-)
Marc
ato_zee@hotmail.com - 18 Oct 2005 21:57 GMT
> Ive not posted here before but i need some help with my UNO DIESEL.  I have
> a fault with the alternator and it needs replacing, i just wanted to know if
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> :-)
> Marc

I've had a number of Uno's and have seen two alternator types
(there may be more). Don't worry too much about the rating.
(unless you have a 500W hi-fi and sceneary scorching
headlamps)
The main things are the connections (type of plug) and the
adjustment. Some Uno's have a separate punched fanbelt
tension adjuster, others (I think later models) the tensioner
is part of the front casting, this extension making it harder
to get it out past the driveshaft.

Local breakers about 20-25 quid for alternator.
Local auto electrician  of the old school, with skimming lathe
for (starter) commutators, pullers, press etc, 12 quid to replace
the front bearing. Also good for sourcing the alternator
slip ring bushes, and starter brushes. Nobody seems
to fix starters and alternators any more.

I buy a breakers yard spare, then it's a simple swap to keep
you on the road, while you get the other one fixed.
 
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