TheNeedForZ Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Hiya. I was trying to remove the alternator on my 280Z L28. I got it to the point where it swings freely on a hinge(the hinge uses 2 bolts on each end as the axis), I remove the 2 bolts but the alternator just wont come off from the hinge. I searched, but no help. My factory service manual says "remove all wiring harness and everything associated with engine to remove alternator" which is kinda retarded. help..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatRaveR Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Aside from the bolt on the top for the adjustment arm, there are actually 2 bolts on the lower "hinge" part: one facing to the front of the car, and one on the opposite side, facing the rear. I was puzzled for days why I couldn't budge my alternator before I found out about that 3rd bolt. ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Those 3 bolts were what I removed, adjustment arm bolt : 1, hinge bolts : 2 and I shaked it, pulled it, hit it with a rubber mallet...it swings but not just won't come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_daniel Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 can you turn/move the alternator up and down? if yes just use a cowbar to get it loose. then you have to get the damn thing out of the engine room, al the cooling hoose'es and the servosteering hooses makes it "abit" more difficult... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 I used a metal rod to pry the alternator, plus some mallet banging and it came off the hinge today Thanks for the help, problem solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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