fpb111

Try it with just the alternator first. I have read that some folks were able to get it that way. You can always remove the TB if not.

Paseb

thanks for all the info guys, i will get back to you today or tomorrow when i continu to work on the car

ps: pissing me off as i have a new set of wheels coming and i wanted to try them this weekend hehe

Kazual99

Seb,

New Wheels....do say? Provide a picture ASAP. Seems to be a lot of new wheels going around lately.

speed rII

Yep, took mine off this way. Checked if there was a leak, but it was ok.

logray

You might have a difficult time removing the alternator without first disconnecting the wires in the back of the unit. In order to do so you may need to remove the throttle body and/or plenum behind it. Removing the throttle body is a 5-10 minute task, at most. And unless you have a one piece intake plenum, removing the plenum behind the throttle body is another 5-10 minutes of work.

Also it may be difficult to detect cracks in the filler tube without a smoke machine. Since it's such an inexpensive part, if you're already in there - might as well replace it.

Paseb

saturday 9th, i can say that the job is done and i'm proud of my patience haha
the job is pretty straight forward, i found a DIY and followed the instructions,

first timer for the serpentine. alternator and TB

major pita #1: align the alternator, took like 30mins, the DIY was saying to bolt the right bolt, wrong!
i tried like that and wasted my time, bolt the left bolt first!!

major pita#2: put back the plenum, i ripped all my fingers, took 30mins also and lot of bad bad words!


new parts and broken one:




some stuff removed



everything removed



everything back in

adam4x4

Satisfaction.......good work.

mpd425

Good job,

Barn996

Nice going. Thanks for the pics and advice. Did you have a chance to mount your new wheels as well?

logray

Nice work. Told you the generator was a pain in the *** compared with the other stuff!

In order to avoid knuckle busting on the intake distributor plenum, if you move each rubber sleeve as far to the left and right as you can - then with gloves on pull it out at an angle it usually is not as tough.

geetee

Nice. I had mine done when my Power steering pump went...talk about pain in the ****...whoever made that housing on the pump..ugh...
where's your "fresh air" tube for you K&N intake?

Paseb

Thx guys, i always like to do maintenance and modding on the car.
Sometime its hard, but well worth the effort.

Paseb

Hehe, no prob,

Not yet, i have to paint them gtsrs orange and mount new tires

rlim

I completed my replacement today ...

My alternator was a pain to removed. As I tap on it to turn it clockwise for removal, I accidentally hit into the AOS (air-oil separator) and broke the connector ... spilling and draining my coolant. I was a not a happy camper. For those who wants to undertake this project ... watch out for that.

Here is what it is ...
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...olant-problem/

Once I removed the alternator, the rest was straight forward. The 2 bolts holding the oil filler tube are visible and I was able to remove them without removing the throttle body.

I called the local Toronto dealer for a replacement AOS and the part is $6 and the 4 litre coolant is $42. I told the dealer to set them aside and I will have my wife pick them up on her way back from work.

I've decided to change the engine oil as well. I'll tackle the spark plug replacement this weekend.

All in all, the project took me about 3 hours.

Shark Attack

Mine broke tonight I was pulling off the airbox to replace the belt.

Guess it would be a good time to do the starter too.