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Altenator Bushings, tips advice on changing? 200 1982

posted by  someone claiming to be Chuck Jaxel on  Thu Mar 1 00:10 CST 2001 [RELATED]

My alternator is no longer holding the belts tight. looks like the bushings in the mounting are toast. Is there any tricks or special tools needed to replace these bushings? I have them on order and plan to swap em out this weekend, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks as always.

Chuck....







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    Re: Altenator Bushings, tips advice on changing? 200 1982

    posted by  someone claiming to be L K Tucker on  Thu Mar 1 17:55 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    /// The top one is in the adjuster arm. The bottom two can be replaced from below without removing the alternator. Disconnect the battery any way.

    In Alabama we don't have engine compartment snow shields on the bottom..







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      Re: Altenator Bushings, tips advice on changing? 200 1982

      posted by  someone claiming to be Zee on  Thu Mar 1 21:41 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      > In Alabama we don't have engine compartment snow shields on the

      > bottom..

      You're kidding?

      With another Nor'Easter expected here in Northeast PA Sunday, I'm thinking of putting little skis on the bottom of mine!







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    Re: Altenator Bushings, tips advice on changing? 200 1982

    posted by  someone claiming to be BC on  Thu Mar 1 09:21 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Chuck -

    While you are "in there" look over the wiring harness condition, especially the lead to the oil pressure sender. Easy to fix with alternator out. Be sure to get all 3 bushings. I found that a thin film of ATF on the bushing and in the housing allow me to hand press the new ones in. It's an easy job unless your back fails after a lot of fender leaning. Be sure to check the brushes, too. New brushes can fend off the purchase of a new alternator. Good Luck, Bob







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    Re: Altenator Bushings, tips advice on changing? 200 1982

    posted by  someone claiming to be Haroon on  Thu Mar 1 05:28 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Great site with pictures on how to replace them. http://www.homestead.com/volvo2 Also, if've you got the time, check out the alt brushes.







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    Re: Altenator Bushings, tips advice on changing? 200 1982

    posted by  someone claiming to be wbainlookalike on  Thu Mar 1 05:01 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    As Jason wrote, no problem at all. Just disconnect your battery before starting. You don't want tools welded to the car.







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    Re: Altenator Bushings, tips advice on changing? 200 1982

    posted by  someone claiming to be Jason Kneier on  Thu Mar 1 01:31 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    No tricks, no special tools - the bushings will come out fairly easily with a little persuasion from a screwdriver. The new ones will press in with a strong squeeze from a pair of pliers/vicegrips.






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