Swapping out the alternator
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Swapping out the alternator
Ok, I got every thing more or less in order, but figured I would ask a question before I start the process of replacing the Alt in my truck.
I know where it is and will be getting a new one soon (most likely when I get paid) and putting a 3rd gen in at least a 130AMP what I want to know is will it be quick and easy? I see three bolts, and obviously the serp belt, and one power connector/ground am i correct in assuming that it should be relatively quick (done in about 30 minutes to an hour)??
I know where it is and will be getting a new one soon (most likely when I get paid) and putting a 3rd gen in at least a 130AMP what I want to know is will it be quick and easy? I see three bolts, and obviously the serp belt, and one power connector/ground am i correct in assuming that it should be relatively quick (done in about 30 minutes to an hour)??
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Yes, the 2G versions like yours had a bunch of trouble with those plugs, and some vehicles burned to the ground because of them... In the 3G's they eliminated the crappy plugs... thank goodness!!!
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Ok, I got every thing more or less in order, but figured I would ask a question before I start the process of replacing the Alt in my truck.
I know where it is and will be getting a new one soon (most likely when I get paid) and putting a 3rd gen in at least a 130AMP what I want to know is will it be quick and easy? I see three bolts, and obviously the serp belt, and one power connector/ground am i correct in assuming that it should be relatively quick (done in about 30 minutes to an hour)??
I know where it is and will be getting a new one soon (most likely when I get paid) and putting a 3rd gen in at least a 130AMP what I want to know is will it be quick and easy? I see three bolts, and obviously the serp belt, and one power connector/ground am i correct in assuming that it should be relatively quick (done in about 30 minutes to an hour)??
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