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04 Focus Alternator Replacement
In this video we will explore the hell that is replacing an alternator in this model Focus. Don't forget to disconnect your battery!
Your results may vary.
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Frame repair and shackle mount replacement.
Просмотров 9 тыс.8 лет назад
In this video, we go over the removal or a bad shackle mount, patching a bad spot in the frame, and replacing the new shackle mount in a 99 Mazda B4000, better know as a Ford Ranger. I didn't realize the battery died before I tacked it in, and due to time constraints, I couldn't wait for it to charge. If you want to see a video about tacking and welding, please let me know! Your results may vary!
GMC S15 Jimmy - Front Brake Hose Replacement
Просмотров 11 тыс.8 лет назад
This is a guide to the removal and replacement of the Drivers Front rubber brake line. The information in this video is meant as guidelines only. Your results and procedures may vary.
Jimmy Series Opener
Просмотров 358 лет назад
An overview of the direction for the Jimmy videos for the time being.
Update #2 - Camera obtained!
Просмотров 188 лет назад
Hey, look... Another update!
I done screwed up!
Просмотров 518 лет назад
I need to invest in a real camera; recording with my iPhone screwed me!
Intro to the channel
Просмотров 528 лет назад
Hello, internet! Welcome to Garage Built; a channel dedicated to the cars and trucks I build, repair, upgrade, and modify in my small garage.

Комментарии

  • @edmon2017
    @edmon2017 2 месяца назад

    Did you put a jack under the oil pan when you took out the lower Torque mount bolt

    • @garagebuilt9866
      @garagebuilt9866 2 месяца назад

      Yes. I put a 2x10 between the jack and the oil pan. not recommended if your oil pan is rusty and seeping oil. if you can’t jack up the pan, use something like this to lower it - www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-support-bar-96524.html?

  • @MissFit-xr6ng
    @MissFit-xr6ng 2 месяца назад

    Hey man my car must be different or your video is as sloppy as my dinner. God bless ya 🙌

  • @burrbago2099
    @burrbago2099 3 месяца назад

    Sooo uuhhhh that POS vent tube will not ‘just slide off’ plastic tab pressed but won’t budge

  • @markgreiser464
    @markgreiser464 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the Video. A Friend can't find the 3-prong pigtail, and I wanted to take a look at the location. It was only a quick glimpse, but it's enough for me to find the pigtail. Take care.

  • @Bow-Fiend
    @Bow-Fiend 10 месяцев назад

    Good shit brother!! This video helped me out

  • @joehyundaitech7961
    @joehyundaitech7961 2 года назад

    best video on RUclips on the replacment of the alt on a 03 ford focus 2.3 duratec

  • @mknight6026
    @mknight6026 2 года назад

    The hose on my truck is what you have but the new one has a c clip. What to you think about that?

  • @4himsanctified
    @4himsanctified 2 года назад

    What if you cant get the motor mount bolt off???

  • @mariamadrid2508
    @mariamadrid2508 2 года назад

    Thanks for vid. Retired mom attempting this exchange in the snow for my kid. I hate Ford but kid keeps draining battery...smh. I wont make video because I swear too much. Thanks for tips.

  • @K4rt80y
    @K4rt80y 2 года назад

    The motor mount trick is brilliant. I can't imagine how hard it is if you didn't do it.

  • @garylankford5560
    @garylankford5560 2 года назад

    Good video to the point,like that you don’t do like some guys and spend more time telling cornie jokes and trying to be funny.I HAVE HAD my on shop since 83 but watch videos cause you can learn some short cuts.good job with your videos

  • @fredstockgate5029
    @fredstockgate5029 2 года назад

    Shows very clearly and descried well. Excellent video!

  • @andrewforrest883
    @andrewforrest883 3 года назад

    @ 01.56 *giggity*

  • @jamesoberg8809
    @jamesoberg8809 3 года назад

    One of the best videos I've seen on replacing this alternator. I replaced one on 3-20-21 and found if you take the 3 bolts out of the engine mount that is right below the Coolant Overflow tank it makes it much easier to shift the motor forward. You still need to take the bottom mount bolt out as he did. Position the alternator and let it fall out when you use a pry bar to push the motor forward. DO NOT BE WHERE THE ALTERNATOR WILL FALL!

  • @jamesoberg8809
    @jamesoberg8809 3 года назад

    Don't waste your time buying a rebuilt alternator. Buy A NEW Alternator made by Motorcraft or AC Delco. The built-in voltage regulators are the culprit in these alternators. Rebuilt or aftermarket new are not good. Buy a NEW Motorcarft or AC Delco.

  • @alonsoamezcua2386
    @alonsoamezcua2386 3 года назад

    How would I be able to take off the nut on the stud to remove the alternator. All i try just slips right off

  • @markjackson6134
    @markjackson6134 3 года назад

    Thanks to your excellent INSTRUCTIONs; it'll take me a while but I know I can do it. And you're helping (me help) the next owner, for I'm donating the vehicle. I've replaced alternators on 87Cordia, 81&85 Chevy C10, 88 Colt, 75 Malibu, 91Cougar, and others I'm forgetting. I recall the Colt and Cordia having similar challenges as the 04Focus I'm about to tackle. Thx again.

  • @theercfiles
    @theercfiles 3 года назад

    Great video man, it’s my second time watching it to remember how too. I’ve been through 3 alternators in the past 5-6 years. Some how those remanufactured alternators from the local auto part store last about 2 years

  • @elissasteele4947
    @elissasteele4947 4 года назад

    The root of my many problems with my focus was the tensioner wasn’t working right. Nobody was able to diagnose it correctly, everything attached to my belt went bad, water pump, idling pulley, three alternators, two belts, etc Just sharing because that ended up being the root of all of my problems and hopefully I can save someone else the trouble of going through several alternators!

  • @williamr6945
    @williamr6945 4 года назад

    Definitely a great video especially if you're working on a 2.3 watch the whole video through first before you start. If I could say anything to make this easier. Remove the stud below makes things so much easier

  • @radujski
    @radujski 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video man! I've been putting it off because of the "engineering" and just parked the car and used my other one but I'm gearing up to do it as I write this. The time you took to make this video goes a long way, thanks again!

  • @scottdeaton1217
    @scottdeaton1217 4 года назад

    Great video! I would have been cussing and kicking dents in this piece of crap if not for your video. Especially liked the installation instructions. 👍👍

  • @GunsWithGage
    @GunsWithGage 4 года назад

    Great video man! most of the other videos show the 2.0L engine with the alternator coming out the TOP. The 2.3l engine is much more difficult. yuck

  • @jhaslam2000
    @jhaslam2000 4 года назад

    Thanks so much for the tips. Saved time and money.

  • @bencollins978
    @bencollins978 5 лет назад

    great video, you cut my time in half. thx

  • @elizabethchampney2779
    @elizabethchampney2779 5 лет назад

    My dad and I just watched your video. We are gonna try this and let ya know how it goes.

  • @ciaranduffy7259
    @ciaranduffy7259 5 лет назад

    Great video

  • @arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435
    @arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435 5 лет назад

    Nice job I currently bought a 94 Ford ranger splash supercab flareside just did a complete brake job and lines putting in a fuel pump I have the bed off there's a lot of surface rust I cleaned It all off What do you recommend I coat the frame with I was going to run two coats of primer and two coats of farm rustoleum Or do you have a better suggestions on a coating

    • @JoeRogue93
      @JoeRogue93 5 лет назад

      ARCTURUS There is a product called POR 15. It’s designed to be applied to rust and bare metal, and provides a pretty tough coating that won’t wear through like Primer. Prep and cure time is a bit laborious, but well worth it.

  • @BrigartA
    @BrigartA 5 лет назад

    Yes very nice job! Thanks!

  • @DarkFlamage
    @DarkFlamage 5 лет назад

    Not as pretty as you'd like? ...I'd say it's super, cuz no one is gonna spend any time looking at it. Good job!

  • @joehyundaitech7961
    @joehyundaitech7961 5 лет назад

    hey joe how are you ? grate video. is yours the 2.3L thats what I have I have done a few of these .

  • @cdshawn
    @cdshawn 5 лет назад

    You funny as hell at the ending 😂😂

  • @Sean-tf1qn
    @Sean-tf1qn 5 лет назад

    good vid, you look as enthused about that job as i was

  • @douglas1982b
    @douglas1982b 5 лет назад

    Just did this myself. Mine was overcharging. Im also going to check my grounds before installing the new one. I have to go pick it up in town. It wasnt aweful. My biggest problem was creating enough gap to pull the alternator out cuz i had nothing to ratched to. Thank you for your video

  • @randellrucker8767
    @randellrucker8767 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the video made this job a lot easier.

  • @Windmills618
    @Windmills618 6 лет назад

    i dont even own a focus watched for my buddy but thumbs up for the effort and recording

  • @mschiffel1
    @mschiffel1 6 лет назад

    It's good for another 100,000 miles. Nice repair.

  • @boxathey
    @boxathey 6 лет назад

    Excellent, well thought out video. Thank you very much saved me several hours of monkeying around

  • @cocoti91
    @cocoti91 6 лет назад

    Will this work for a 2003 focus SE DOHC? Also one of the alt bolts were completely rounded, anyone knows where to get them? I called the Ford, Home Depot and various auto parts and nothing.

  • @ArcaneTurbulence
    @ArcaneTurbulence 6 лет назад

    Is that 1/8 inch stainless?

  • @rayamundson2342
    @rayamundson2342 6 лет назад

    This guy is doing it the hard way.

  • @d.j.9961
    @d.j.9961 6 лет назад

    MY ZETEC FUCUS HAS THE DIFFERENT ALTERNATOR! COOL to see the other models!!!

  • @joehyundaitech7961
    @joehyundaitech7961 6 лет назад

    joe i noticed that my car did not come with the vent tube part that detaches mine is a 03

  • @joehyundaitech7961
    @joehyundaitech7961 6 лет назад

    by far the best video on youtube today on the removel of the alt for this year make and model

  • @d.j.9961
    @d.j.9961 6 лет назад

    I've never pried on my power steering reservoir like that but mine lifts straight up easily. I am in the process of changing my head temp switch so, out with the alternator to access the temp switch!!!

  • @d.j.9961
    @d.j.9961 6 лет назад

    I am so use to seeing the 2.0 zetec motor that when I saw your valve cover, I instantly thought maybe it was a early 99 model? Tho a few seconds after looking at a few of the comments, I believe yours is a 2.3ltr motor? Anywho, A few years ago(2-3 yrs) I replaced my alternator on my 03 fucus (16v dohc zetec vin-3) & what a pain in the but!!! I made my life easier by disconnecting the motor mount that is under the coolant bottle(expansion tank) & then, Attached a chain to the motor & applied slight tention to pull the motor forward slightly!!! HAD I REMOVED THE DOG BONE MOTOR MOUNT/, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH EASIER! The alternator that I purchaced just didn't fit correctly, I had to shave the tabs slightly & honestly, it may have been a bit loose afterwards but, FINALLY IT SAT DOWN INTO PLACE, FINALLY!!! 2-3 YEARS LATER, AS I AM TRYING TO REPLACE THE HEAD TEMP SENSOR(LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD) I CANNOT GET THIS ALTERNATOR OFF THE CAR!!! Because I grinded the mounting tabs, it caused the alternator to wobble/lean inwards just a bit but, it worked & still works great!!! tho, removing it now, is beastly!!!!! IF ONLY I OWNED A CHERRY PICKER/ ENGINE HOIST, IT MIGHT BE EASIER IN MY SITUATION, TO PULL THE MOTOR? SO THAT I DON'T BREAK THE TABS ON THE ALTERNATOR WHILE PRYING IT LOOSE. OK, BACK 2 IT. FUN FUN! TO EVERYONE REPLACING A ALTERNATOR ON A ZETEC FOCUS, I RECOMMEND SUPPORTING THE MOTOR, & PULLING THE MOTOR FORWARD JUST A BIT, ONLY IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING & HAVE ALL THE TOOLS NEEDED TO DO THE JOB SAFELY & PROPERLY!!! WATCHING ALL THE RUclips VIDS HELPED!!!

  • @dardack
    @dardack 6 лет назад

    Thank you. First most video's on focus's have the alternator with 1 bolt covers, so this was helpful to see where the extra nuts were for our cover. Plus the strap tip was very helpful since I'm usually solo doing this stuff. Really appreciate the vid.

    • @garagebuilt9866
      @garagebuilt9866 6 лет назад

      dardack Thank you. I work solo a lot too, so I like to share whatever I can to make the job easier.

    • @dardack
      @dardack 6 лет назад

      I see you're still active on here, why did you stop uploading?

    • @garagebuilt9866
      @garagebuilt9866 6 лет назад

      dardack I have a toddler now, I’ve moved and don’t have a garage... Life happened. Because of recent comments, and how much you all seem to like how I do my videos, I may start again. I have some projects going still, so the material is there if I can make the time.

    • @dardack
      @dardack 6 лет назад

      I don't know if you can make any money doing the video's I appreciate. Get to point, no extra BS. Just like this video. Show how it's done, boom. I feel you on life. Yeah I do my work on a dirt hard packed with rocks. Put down some Plywood to hold the stands from sinking into ground. Not always the funniest, but gotta do what you gotta do. Anyways, GL to you. Grats on the toddler. Grow fast.

  • @hotdogs5265
    @hotdogs5265 6 лет назад

    Thank you sir. Helped big time!

  • @leohern8598
    @leohern8598 6 лет назад

    Nice video, very helpful. If possible what was the line you removed prior to this video? I have a 2000 s10 that's needs that same line. Thanks!

  • @brendan25
    @brendan25 6 лет назад

    How much would you charge for same job same vehicle?

    • @garagebuilt9866
      @garagebuilt9866 6 лет назад

      Brendan Edie there are so many factors to take into consideration with frame repairs. Frame rot in there trucks is incredibly common, so there’s likely more elsewhere. I’m currently replacing the frame on that same truck.