Replacing Alternator Brushes with Alternator still on the car - Page 7

howardf · 12th June 2017, 19:51

A big thanks to Mat from drmgs for supplying me a 2 pin alternator and the guys on the forum for the how to.
Managed to fit the new regulator pack in about an hour.... A fiddly job but did doable.
A decent 1/4inch drive socket set with various extensions and flexible drives, a magnetic pic up to retrieve the dropped bolts and an inspection mirror is a must!

Jules · 12th June 2017, 19:54

Always put a rag below work area then magnet not needed

MSS · 12th June 2017, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Always put a rag below work area then magnet not needed

But a long grabber will then be needed to pick up the rag.

Jules · 12th June 2017, 21:45

You stupid boy pike !

howardf · 26th June 2017, 22:50

Well, unfortunately either the slip rings must be too far gone or there is another fault on the alternator, as the fault came back after 3 days....removed / replaced the brush pack but no good

So spent this evening replacing the alternator on the driveway from underneath following arctics how to

All now seems fine so fingers crossed.....H

Stickman · 27th June 2017, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by howardf

Well, unfortunately either the slip rings must be too far gone or there is another fault on the alternator, as the fault came back after 3 days....removed / replaced the brush pack but no good

So spent this evening replacing the alternator on the driveway from underneath following arctics how to

All now seems fine so fingers crossed.....H

I had similar issues with lack of charge buddy
Started with brush pack replacement then battery and alternator
Every time I thought it's fixed and every time after a few days the charge light
Returned to the dashboard

I eventually traced the fault to be 3 broken wires in the loom behind the offside headlight

Regards
Chris

Spenrex · 27th June 2017, 18:10

How do I know which valeo alternator I have in my 2004 ZT-T diesel as I can't see any labels, I'm tempted to get the whole regulator unit and want to make sure I get the right one

Jules · 27th June 2017, 18:31

Original fitment alternators have R3 printed on a label facing upwards.
If it isn't original then it could be difficult identifying it !

Spenrex · 27th June 2017, 18:34

I can see R3 on the cover but nothing else due to the label nit facing upwards, does that mean I need to check whether 2 pin or 3 pin?

Jules · 27th June 2017, 18:35

Got it in one
What year is it?

12th June 2017, 19:54	#62
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Always put a rag below work area then magnet not needed __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

12th June 2017, 21:45	#64
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	You stupid boy pike ! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

27th June 2017, 18:10	#67
Spenrex Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Holmfirth Posts: 236 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 30 Posts	How do I know which valeo alternator I have in my 2004 ZT-T diesel as I can't see any labels, I'm tempted to get the whole regulator unit and want to make sure I get the right one __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

27th June 2017, 18:31	#68
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Original fitment alternators have R3 printed on a label facing upwards. If it isn't original then it could be difficult identifying it ! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

27th June 2017, 18:34	#69
Spenrex Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Holmfirth Posts: 236 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 30 Posts	I can see R3 on the cover but nothing else due to the label nit facing upwards, does that mean I need to check whether 2 pin or 3 pin? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th June 2017, 19:51	#61
howardf Regular poster ROVER 75 SALOON Join Date: May 2014 Location: Doncaster Posts: 64 Thanks: 22 Thanked 25 Times in 15 Posts	A big thanks to Mat from drmgs for supplying me a 2 pin alternator and the guys on the forum for the how to. Managed to fit the new regulator pack in about an hour.... A fiddly job but did doable. A decent 1/4inch drive socket set with various extensions and flexible drives, a magnetic pic up to retrieve the dropped bolts and an inspection mirror is a must!

26th June 2017, 22:50	#65
howardf Regular poster ROVER 75 SALOON Join Date: May 2014 Location: Doncaster Posts: 64 Thanks: 22 Thanked 25 Times in 15 Posts	Well, unfortunately either the slip rings must be too far gone or there is another fault on the alternator, as the fault came back after 3 days....removed / replaced the brush pack but no good So spent this evening replacing the alternator on the driveway from underneath following arctics how to All now seems fine so fingers crossed.....H

27th June 2017, 18:35	#70
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Got it in one What year is it? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block