alternator DIY

[mbulsa]

Has anybody written one up? If so I can't find one, but then again I suck at searching. Have to switch mine over this weekend to make sure I can drive back and forth to work. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[10Toes]

Yor are rebuilding your alternator or just swaping it out?

[mbulsa]

Yor are rebuilding your alternator or just swaping it out?

just swapping it out for a new one

[matias88e30]

it should be really easy... google it i think u might find a diy. good luck

[mbulsa]

haven't found one yet, trying to keep my eyes posted

[Matt-B]

loosen, remove 2 bolts and undo 2 wires.

reinstall? Its a 30 min job

[Hick]

removed wallet from pocket.... hand creditcard to mechanic

[mbulsa]

loosen, remove 2 bolts and undo 2 wires.

reinstall? Its a 30 min job

haha that's what i thought, i don't need to take off any other parts or anything right?

removed wallet from pocket.... hand creditcard to mechanic

noo thankyou haha i'd rather keep the small amount of money I have to my name right now

[Matt-B]

haha that's what i thought, i don't need to take off any other parts or anything right?

The more you think about it, the less self confidence you will have, go change it and report back...

[matias88e30]

might this help you?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-89-Alternator/101-Projects-89-Alternator.htm

[matias88e30]

Maybe this will help?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-89-Alternator/101-Projects-89-Alternator.htm

[mbulsa]

The more you think about it, the less self confidence you will have, go change it and report back...

first thing after work tomorrow/this weekend. Depending how late I have to stay.

Maybe this will help?
http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/tech...Alternator.htm

Thanks, I was on pelican for a while and just stumpled across that too

[LagunengrunE36]

Once you see it, you'll know what to do since its not really that difficult. Just remember to disconnect the battery and tighten the belt. But if you wanna guide, you can download the manuals (http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=193176) and use that.

[mbulsa]

Once you see it, you'll know what to do since its not really that difficult. Just remember to disconnect the battery and tighten the belt. But if you wanna guide, you can download the manuals (http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=193176) and use that.

thanks a lot!