9000 anniversary alternator

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David Smart - 26 Dec 2005 22:39 GMT

Hi,
Boxing Day emergency, all dealers shut!

My 1997 9000 Anniversary 2.0 has just stopped charging. The alternator is
high up at the rear of the engine just underneath a meaty engine-to-body
stabiliser.

Will it come out upwards if i remove the stabiliser, or are there other
complications? I would hope to replace it or at least swap the brushes
before i throw myself on the mercy of the main dealer.

Any advice appreciated

Dave

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SG - 27 Dec 2005 13:31 GMT

> Hi,
> Boxing Day emergency, all dealers shut!
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>
> Dave

Dave,

If it is a Bosch alternator 120volt which I believe it is, then you "may" be able to replace the brushes unless the diodes on the alternator are also broken too.

How did the alternator fail? Oil or natural failure?

SG

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David Smart - 30 Dec 2005 00:42 GMT

Had to bite the bullet and try it. the answer seems to be a bit of both.
you still need underwing access to restrain the belt tensioner and get at
the alternator holding bolts which are Allen internal hex.

Therafter youtake the alternator out upwards having first removed the
stabiliser strut.

Failure was near catastrophic seizure of back bearing causing it to spin in
the alloy casting. Brush replacement academic in the circumstances.

Thanks for suggestions

Dave

> > Hi,
> > Boxing Day emergency, all dealers shut!
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> If it is a Bosch alternator 120volt which I believe it is, then you "may" be able to replace the brushes unless the diodes on the alternator are also

broken too.

> How did the alternator fail? Oil or natural failure?
>
> SG

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