93 Alternator Replacement
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Racer
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From: Livonia MI
93 Alternator Replacement
The alternator on my 93 seems to have died. Voltage dropped and it will not keep the battery charged. I have replaced alternators on other cars, but this one has me a little confused. I expected to see a pivot connection and a slotted connection to adjust tension on the belt. I don't see a slotted connection.
Has anyone done this, and what were the steps.
Thanks for you help.
Mike
Has anyone done this, and what were the steps.
Thanks for you help.
Mike
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
Look at the tensioner, there is a 15mm bolt on it, that is the tension release.
Then remove the 2 big torx bolts (T47, I think), the 13mm on the back and then remove the alternator.
Warning: The wire on the alternator may not want to come loose... I had to cut and crimp on a new connector when I replaced mine. Pain in the ***, if you ask me.
Then remove the 2 big torx bolts (T47, I think), the 13mm on the back and then remove the alternator.
Warning: The wire on the alternator may not want to come loose... I had to cut and crimp on a new connector when I replaced mine. Pain in the ***, if you ask me.
Melting Slicks
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From: Atoka Oklahoma
St. Jude Donor 06
Originally Posted by mgs1
Thanks for the reply. Is the tensioner a bolt on one of the alternator brackets, or one of the other pulleys on the belt?
if you plan on doing much more work on your 93 i would suggest getting some manuals on it, i have several and have always found them helpful.
good luck, have fun and since i drive a 93 i think they are the best one's made...
relax CF just having alittle fun and no need for a flamming
Melting Slicks
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From: Lancaster PA
Here's some unsolicited advice. Don't run out to Pep Girls or Advance for a rebuilt alternator or you will probably be doing this job again in a few months. Try to find a local rebuilder that will rebuild your unit with quality parts that will last a long time.
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Racer
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From: Livonia MI
Thanks, I think I see the tensioner. Do I just pull the bolt out of the front of the tensioner?
I agree. I should buy a service manual. I am at the point where I have to begin fixing things. What service manual do you have? Would you recommend it etc.
Mike
I agree. I should buy a service manual. I am at the point where I have to begin fixing things. What service manual do you have? Would you recommend it etc.
Mike
