A/C Recharge car died (new info)
08-03-2006, 12:10 AM
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The brushes on the regulator should be sticking out, one shorter than the other usually. They shoudl be able to be pushed in with a little pressure, and spring themselves back out. they eventually wear out to little stubs. They are like 1/4 to 1/2 an inch long when new I think.
08-03-2006, 09:45 AM
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Dan,
Check the voltage regulator first. If it's that you can probably get one overnighted from somewhere pretty easily.
If you are really in a bind I can lend you my old one. It has a a bad bearing so it makes your car sound super charged (remember?), but it charges fine. It would be a bandaid fix while you get yours rebuilt or wait for a new one. I need it back b/c I have to send it in as a core.
I would try to avoid that (I wouldn't want to have to do that job twice in a row). But if you're really in a jam let me know.
Check the voltage regulator first. If it's that you can probably get one overnighted from somewhere pretty easily.
If you are really in a bind I can lend you my old one. It has a a bad bearing so it makes your car sound super charged (remember?), but it charges fine. It would be a bandaid fix while you get yours rebuilt or wait for a new one. I need it back b/c I have to send it in as a core.
I would try to avoid that (I wouldn't want to have to do that job twice in a row). But if you're really in a jam let me know.
08-03-2006, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by arbeitm
Dan,
Check the voltage regulator first. If it's that you can probably get one overnighted from somewhere pretty easily.
If you are really in a bind I can lend you my old one. It has a a bad bearing so it makes your car sound super charged (remember?), but it charges fine. It would be a bandaid fix while you get yours rebuilt or wait for a new one. I need it back b/c I have to send it in as a core.
I would try to avoid that (I wouldn't want to have to do that job twice in a row). But if you're really in a jam let me know.
Check the voltage regulator first. If it's that you can probably get one overnighted from somewhere pretty easily.
If you are really in a bind I can lend you my old one. It has a a bad bearing so it makes your car sound super charged (remember?), but it charges fine. It would be a bandaid fix while you get yours rebuilt or wait for a new one. I need it back b/c I have to send it in as a core.
I would try to avoid that (I wouldn't want to have to do that job twice in a row). But if you're really in a jam let me know.
08-03-2006, 12:28 PM
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08-03-2006, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by arbeitm
He needs it like now. Autocross is on Sunday.
Matt - How long did you spin that bottom bolt before you realized there was a bolt on the other side to hold? My arm hurts! then took out the bolt from the a/c compressor thinking it was the bolt from the alternator. Said "Boy that came out easy! What is everyone bellyaching about?" Oops!!
08-03-2006, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jeeper31
Matt - How long did you spin that bottom bolt before you realized there was a bolt on the other side to hold? My arm hurts! then took out the bolt from the a/c compressor thinking it was the bolt from the alternator. Said "Boy that came out easy! What is everyone bellyaching about?" Oops!!
08-03-2006, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by arbeitm
Problem for me wasn't realizing the bolt had a nut behind it. It was getting enough room to spin a wrench or rachet. You have to turn it inch by inch. PITA!
I now have everying i need. The alternator, the gasket for the shroud and new nuts BUT it is so hot that I don't feel like installing it.
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08-03-2006, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by orbix
There's something funny about having started a project because it's too hot, only to put it off for the same reason... 
08-03-2006, 09:36 PM
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A great big THANKS!!!!
I would just like to thank everybody and anybody who has helped me with this project. The new alternator is in, running and charging the battery fine. Gauge in the car reads a little more than 12 volts. I have also added the rest of the r134a and the air conditioning is ice cold. For the first time I was getting condensation on the outside of the windows.
I would also like to thank the academy, my parents and friends because without them this moment would not be possible.
All kidding aside, this is such a great place. It is so refreshing and comfortin to know that so many people are willing to help out. I would be lost without this place. If I could I would buy everyone a drink. But since I can't i think I'll just have a drink for everyone. (Matt and Jon i'll get you guys one on Sunday if we go out after event).
I'm finally cool and outta here!!!!!
I would also like to thank the academy, my parents and friends because without them this moment would not be possible.
All kidding aside, this is such a great place. It is so refreshing and comfortin to know that so many people are willing to help out. I would be lost without this place. If I could I would buy everyone a drink. But since I can't i think I'll just have a drink for everyone. (Matt and Jon i'll get you guys one on Sunday if we go out after event).
I'm finally cool and outta here!!!!!
08-04-2006, 01:35 AM
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Dan, i can probably goto Hooters or something afterwards, but dont know if ill drink.. i am 155lbs and asian. I get drunk off maybe 4 beers . Also ill be around defenetley sunday, my conflicting event is not until next week.
Need to charge up my a/c also.. been meaning to do it but never have the time.
. Also ill be around defenetley sunday, my conflicting event is not until next week.Need to charge up my a/c also.. been meaning to do it but never have the time.
08-04-2006, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Techno Duck
Dan, i am 155lbs and asian. I get drunk off maybe 4 beers
Dan - just keep bring those extra gatorades and PB&J's.
I'll see about Sunday, I'm sure wherever you guys are going afterwards, it's going to end up being further into Long Island.