Replacing and Alternator
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Replacing and Alternator
Gonna throw a new alternator in my 99 FRC. I'm pretty mechanically inclined as I've done all the wrenching on my drag cars back in the day.
Just wondering if I'm gonna trip across that specialty tool I won't have or the goofy part I should make sure I have in hand.
I did change both belts and the tensioner like 3 years ago and don't remember having an issue. The alternator functions fine...just REALLY loud. Thus I'd hate to get the thing torn apart...disabling the car..and being stuck waiting weeks for parts to show
Thanks!!
Just wondering if I'm gonna trip across that specialty tool I won't have or the goofy part I should make sure I have in hand.
I did change both belts and the tensioner like 3 years ago and don't remember having an issue. The alternator functions fine...just REALLY loud. Thus I'd hate to get the thing torn apart...disabling the car..and being stuck waiting weeks for parts to show
Thanks!!
Melting Slicks
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Your 99 takes a different alternator then a newer C5. Hopefully some one will chime in on the difference. If you bought a newer one, your computer needs to be re-flashed by the dealer.
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Melting Slicks
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thanks,
