I''m pretty sure but would like some confirmation please
Am I right in thinking the image above means that my alternator is on the blink? Thanks in advance
Alternator fault?
Alternator fault?
I''m pretty sure but would like some confirmation please
Am I right in thinking the image above means that my alternator is on the blink? Thanks in advance
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Kit
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Re: Alternator fault?
Or your belt is broken 
To open the bonnet, pull the ‘T’ shape handle to the right & below the steering wheel
Remember to use the stay to hold up the bonnet
Kit
To open the bonnet, pull the ‘T’ shape handle to the right & below the steering wheel
Remember to use the stay to hold up the bonnet
Kit
Re: Alternator fault?
Luckily I have something a bit more advanced than a bonnet stay but sadly the belt fine,the alternator does look a tad oily so assume that must be the issue...
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Re: Alternator fault?
Alternators hate oil in them,check the belt tension as the belt maybe to oily
also meter the battery before start up 12v,then after start up 14.5v
But suspect the Alternator is knackered
Have a fully working one here £45 bring the car here Sunday and maybe
able to fit if you get the rad out for easy fitting
Kev
also meter the battery before start up 12v,then after start up 14.5v
But suspect the Alternator is knackered
Have a fully working one here £45 bring the car here Sunday and maybe
able to fit if you get the rad out for easy fitting
Kev
Re: Alternator fault?
Before you do anything else, with the engine on tick-over squirt a LOT of WD 40 into the vents of the alternator.
Preferably using the little red extension tube, not as a spray.
You will not do anything worse than has happened already and may very well 'cure ' the problem.
The problem almost certainly being the brushes being stuck because of the oil .
Preferably using the little red extension tube, not as a spray.
You will not do anything worse than has happened already and may very well 'cure ' the problem.
The problem almost certainly being the brushes being stuck because of the oil .
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Re: Alternator fault?
Good call tried it before and worked once,but brush,s worn on the other one
have a front gasket so could change aswell if you wanna come down Adam
your more than welcome
have a front gasket so could change aswell if you wanna come down Adam
your more than welcome
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