Salutations:
> Hey Dexter,
>
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>> components in another and I'd still check for grounds around the car
>> after the fact to make sure the alternator didn't fail for a reason.
Well - not much more to add really, but you can flag me through the site
below if something wierd starts happening. It's pretty much plug and play
with the exception that you will have to shorten the hex (or Allan) key to
get the bolt all the way out.
Be sure to have your radio codes as you need to disconnect the battery and
you will reset.

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Busta - 15 Jun 2004 14:20 GMT
Dexter,
I was curious about 2 things in particular, one was the bushings and the
other was the brushes/voltage regulator. The car has 190,000km on it and
I have read when replacing the alternator, its wise to replace the
bushings as well. Did you do this? Do you know how many there are? I
also read there is a bushing for the pulley which may need to be
adjusted if replaced. Any info on this would be helpful.
Also, for the classic 900's, it was possible to take the brushes out and
replace them separately correcting the problem. Worn down brushes no
longer making contact would explain why it stopped working. Any thoughts
on this, or is it even an option in the NG 900's?
Thanks,
Andrew
> Salutations:
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> Be sure to have your radio codes as you need to disconnect the battery
> and you will reset.
Dexter J - 15 Jun 2004 14:39 GMT
Salutations:
I don't mess around with alternators themselves for the reasons noted.
You best bet (assuming you haven't let it go too far and damaged the
windings) is to hand the alternator over to a professional with the right
test bench to confirm the workings. Here in Halifax - I used Rand Electric
on Kempt. They rebuilt mine for $200 - I had the bearings and stator
replaced.
They could tell you pretty quickly if you need a new regulator and brushes
as well.
It may still be that your alternator is so far gone that you need a
factory replacement - but - Rand was very cool about providing a solid
estimate before going ahead with the work.

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> Dexter,
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>> Be sure to have your radio codes as you need to disconnect the battery
>> and you will reset.

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