Major setback! Alfa Romeo GTV V6 alternator removal....again! Part 1 of 2
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- Опубликовано: 26 мар 2021
- In this video I discover that my alternator has gone faulty despite having both the alternator and starter motor refurbished whilst I had access to them weeks ago. I only just got my car back together but now it needs to be pulled apart once more!
This is part 1 of 2. You can find part 2 right here:
• The GTV alternator sag...
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• Alfa Romeo GTV 156 147...
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Hi Rick, thanks to this vid on youtube I managed to replace the alternator of my Alfa 156 v6 myself. Most recommend lowering the engine far enough so that the alternator mounting bolts can be removed. I didn't like that, since I don't have a bridge and just like you have to reach everything on the jack and axle stands from the bottom because of the risks. so loosening the rear engine mount or actually differential mount and a third jack underneath raises the engine enough to also remove and reassemble the top bolt of the alternator. Since I don't have such a nicely painted subframe as you, I partially lowered the subframe and created extra space with a lever to get the alternator out. all in all, a beastly work indeed
Mines gone on the same car I just bought, result of car is in amazing kick. Alternator supply and fit £540 including VAT all in at my local Alfa garage, had one go on my 156 v6 of a similar age. I’m happy as I thought it would be £700 plus with the labour
Rick, thanks for the vid. Very helpful for me to replace the alternator on my GTV myself
Oh Rick,- nightmare! That late-night effort was heroic.
It looks so good under there.
Really Appreciate Your work and dedication for the Alfa...
Alfa’s are not alfa’s if they don’t give surprises.
Keep making these amazing videos..
we will grow as an alfisti family.
Regards from the United Arab Emirates,
Abdul.
Wow, what a difference with the one on another channel that was recently shown.
This one is better than factory.
Gutted for you RE the alternator.
Can't wait for the road test.
5 years ago I bought a 96 spider. first thing that went was the alternator. 3 years ago I bought a 2002 GTV. first thing that went was the alternator. I think it's fair to say that now is the time that a lot of the original alternators maxed out their life expectancy
I agree
purtroppo non conosco l'inglese ma devo dire che ho visto pochi appassionati come te in questo settore!
Grazie per aver guardato il mio video. felice automobilismo
Replacing the alternator on the 916 Alfas is a nightmare whether TS or V6. If for any reason you have the subframe off or engine out replace the alternator!
Correct. At the very least I thought getting mine 'serviced' would have been ok. Lesson learned. New alternator on order. I imagine the labour on this would be rather expensive if you’re paying a garage to do it.
My compliments for your beautiful right collourd, right wheeled Alfa GTV,
Gutting for you Rick especially after getting the alternator serviced! 🤦🏻♂️
I'm watching the video on my night shift and you've definitely worked harder than I have during these early hours. 🤣
Fingers crossed you'll have it all back up and running soon! 🤞🏻
Laying on your back and the quality of work isnincrredible, im impressed, its a beautiful job.
Thank you for the kind comments. Much appreciated. I’m glad you like it 👍🏼
the alternator that was 'on it; was just fine. Doing the best for your car as a precaution feels a bit like a punishment because of this. but in the end I also discovered the cause of the alternator's premature failure. a parafan drain hose discharged the water above the alternator. fine work by garage mechanic.
I suppose they got the clip off the hose and didn't put it back neatly
Great video I will do mine next week
Oh bugger, especially since you checked it beforehand. :/
But again, this video would not exist without the problem :D
Looks so easy on the video! haha
You'll get it sorted in no time, hang in there mate!
Exemplary! Well done!
That sucks.... you had to work on the dark side of the Busso. Good job!
Keep your chin up mate, will make it all the more worthwhile, once you’ve got the beauty on the road 👌
Cheers bud
You did the right thing by taking off the subframe - once you done it a couple of times it becomes easy, and the access it gives you so much better than any of the shortcuts methods which probably end up taking more time and scuffed knuckles. Its uncanny, my Bosch battery was not powerful enough either (no enough amperage).
Indeed. If a job is worth doing then it’s worth doing properly. Any attempted shortcut would have just taken a load of paint off my subframe. In terms of the battery, the Bosch in this video is the new one haha
What a bloody nightmare! I’ve never seen anything like it, there must have been a better way for AR to design the alternator position!!!😱 Anyway, well done👍🏻👍🏻
is there anything more British than instant coffee? :D
What a pain kid !!!!! Feel for ya
Hi, I have an issue with my GTv here in nigeria, it has movement issues, I’ve change the coils, fuel pump and filter, plugs and also checked the fuel lines but it’s jerks while in gear and doesn’t go up to 20. please I need help on what to do.
Any short cut way to remove the alternator?
I’ll be honest, a little bit of me died when you told me.
Gutted for you.
The juice will be worth the squeeze though mate
Cheers bud. Just a little hurdle. I’m sure there will be many more like it so I may as well start as I mean to go on. Alfa ownership is always going to be challenging haha
Now i started to think about my alternator, which is after rebuild and waiting for it's time, as i'm building my GTV back together little by little.... Fingers crossed :D
Don't risk it if engine is out or sub frame off replace with new alternator!
Just come across this channel when I searched for how to change an alternator. I’ve got a GTA and my alternator is actually over charging😩. Stunning GTV. At least all the bolts come off easy; I hate think what’s it like with bolts that haven’t been removed in years.
What are those stands you have? They look as though they can be stacked. Got a link for them?
Hi there and welcome to the channel. The axel stands I use are Clarke StrongArm 6 ton. I briefly talked about them in this video here. Skip to 5 minutes in the video.
ruclips.net/video/v4oJlL94CUs/видео.html
Hello Rick to take out the starter motor, do you need to remouve the exhaust manifold?
I would say so yes. You would have a really hard time trying to do it with the manifold in place
@@_RicksGarage thanks Rick
Think you should of done it blind folded,think you could have lol
Hi, I have an issue with my GTv here in nigeria, it has movement issues, I’ve change the coils, fuel pump and filter, plugs and also checked the fuel lines but it’s jerks while in gear and doesn’t go up to 20. please I need help on what to do.