Some Alternator Replacement advice for a Newbie?
#1
![Default](https://www.gmforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I combed through several threads but didn't find anything specific regarding a step by step. Which leads me to believe that this could be a very simple job?
A buddy of mine has a 1993 Non Turbo. He purchased a new alternator for it and is asking me to help him put it in. Without sounding cocky i am a "do-it-yourself-er" and am pretty handy when it comes to auto repair, although 99% of my experience is on E30 BMW'*.
I have never even seen the engine bay of his Bonneville but i am confident that i can handle task. Of course the car is stuck in the parking lot of his apartment complex 30min away from my house, so i would have to bring my tools with me and be well prepared to work on it. I wanted to ask you guys, from one gear head to another, are there any tips or tricks to this job? Any good pointers for a first timer getting dirty with a Bonneville?
All input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
AnthonyD - Las Vegas, NV
A buddy of mine has a 1993 Non Turbo. He purchased a new alternator for it and is asking me to help him put it in. Without sounding cocky i am a "do-it-yourself-er" and am pretty handy when it comes to auto repair, although 99% of my experience is on E30 BMW'*.
I have never even seen the engine bay of his Bonneville but i am confident that i can handle task. Of course the car is stuck in the parking lot of his apartment complex 30min away from my house, so i would have to bring my tools with me and be well prepared to work on it. I wanted to ask you guys, from one gear head to another, are there any tips or tricks to this job? Any good pointers for a first timer getting dirty with a Bonneville?
All input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
AnthonyD - Las Vegas, NV
#2
-- SITE DONATOR --
True Car Nut
![Default](https://www.gmforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Welcome to the forum!
What you meant to say is 1993 Non Supercharged (they don't come from the factory with a turbo).
Alternator shouldn't be a bad job. I've got a different series engine than you, but mine was disconnect battery, remove serpentine belt, remove two bolts, reverse process.
Edit: Mine only had 2 bolts since I didn't have a support bracket at the time. FYI
What you meant to say is 1993 Non Supercharged (they don't come from the factory with a turbo).
Alternator shouldn't be a bad job. I've got a different series engine than you, but mine was disconnect battery, remove serpentine belt, remove two bolts, reverse process.
Edit: Mine only had 2 bolts since I didn't have a support bracket at the time. FYI
#3
![Default](https://www.gmforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
HAHAHA sorry brotha, i did say newbie tho...
of course supercharger is exactly what i meant!
You're THE MAN TOM
Thanks for the Quick Response!
of course supercharger is exactly what i meant!
![Smile](https://www.gmforum.com/gm/images/smilies/smile.gif)
You're THE MAN TOM
Thanks for the Quick Response!
Last edited by anthonyd; 04-27-2010 at 10:45 PM.
#4
Retired Senior Admin
![](/images/badges/Gearhead.png)
Expert Gearhead
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sheboygan Wisconsin
Posts: 29,661
Likes: 0
Received 29 Likes
on
25 Posts
![Danthurs is a name known to all](https://www.gmforum.com/images/reputation/reputation_pos.gif)
![Danthurs is a name known to all](https://www.gmforum.com/images/reputation/reputation_pos.gif)
![Danthurs is a name known to all](https://www.gmforum.com/images/reputation/reputation_pos.gif)
![Danthurs is a name known to all](https://www.gmforum.com/images/reputation/reputation_pos.gif)
![Danthurs is a name known to all](https://www.gmforum.com/images/reputation/reputation_pos.gif)
![Danthurs is a name known to all](https://www.gmforum.com/images/reputation/reputation_highpos.gif)
![Default](https://www.gmforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Should be easy, you will need a 15mm socket to remove the serp belt. If I remember right, the alt is on with 13mm bolts. I think the battery cable is on the battery with a 8mm bolt. and I think the battery cable on the alt is 13mm. For the most part, you only need a 10mm, 13mm and 15mm to work on these cars.
#6
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS
![](/images/badges/Gearhead.png)
Expert Gearhead
![Default](https://www.gmforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Yep.. it'* pretty straight forward. Like Dan said.. if you have a 10mm, 13mm, and 15mm you'll be able to disassemble about 95% of the car.
![thumbup](https://www.gmforum.com/gm/images/smilies/28.gif)
#8
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: New Lenox, IL
Posts: 2,478
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![xtremerevolution is on a distinguished road](https://www.gmforum.com/images/reputation/reputation_pos.gif)
![Default](https://www.gmforum.com/images/icons/icon1.gif)
If it takes you more than 15 minutes to do the whole job, you should proceed to bash your forehead against the concrete. :P Its a fairly quick job.
There'* a pigtail connector going into the bottom of the alternator, but you'll notice that.
On my alternator, which has the same engine, it was a 10mm nut that held the power wire onto it. An adjustable wrench might help.
There'* a pigtail connector going into the bottom of the alternator, but you'll notice that.
On my alternator, which has the same engine, it was a 10mm nut that held the power wire onto it. An adjustable wrench might help.