Alternator on the way out

[andrewwynn]

I never got a single preview of a battery light on my dash. My first warning of my alternator going out was that my abs trifecta came on and stayed on about a mile from my house. I coincidentally previously had a major oil leak spray my poor alternator making It suspect so it was a prime suspect. From the OBC menu I was able to confirm voltage instability and pulled the alternator. Research led me to replacing the slip rings rather than the entire unit. Very glad I did because not only has my alternator been working fine for 2.5 years since, wife's alternator needed new brushes and I actually only replaced her brushes, no slip rings.

[andrewwynn]

I would have suggested the same but I believe that year/engine will have water cooled alternator. Doesn't pop open like the air cooled models.

[donmi]

Thanks for all your help.

I replaced the alternator and the problem seems to be solved.

Will watch it for a few days / weeks via Live Data from my "bluedriver" OBD2.

BTW: In my model the alternator is NOT water cooled.

The old one will be kept, there is a guy near who does amazing jobs in rebuilding alternators.

Michael

[andrewwynn]

If it's valeo get the kit and learn to DIY. Somebody on xo would love to buy your old refurbished one.

[donmi]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

If it's valeo get the kit and learn to DIY. Somebody on xo would love to buy your old refurbished one.

No problem with DIY.

Do you have some more info regarding the repair kit??

i.e. this one: https://www.maniacelectricmotors.com...s-bearing.html

Thanks!

[andrewwynn]

No not unless you know you need bearings.

I bought on eBay. Slip rings and brush kit for $20. There are some good YouTube videos step by step.

Key difference; YouTube guys usually mechanically remove the epoxy potting but will a little heat from a mini torch it will release in one or three pieces