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Question for the experienced/unlucky ones that have had to change an alternator. I'm about to join the team as mine has gone for the first time ever My question is... from memory I seem to recall that you can change it by getting at it from the top (radiator out) or from the wheel arch ( loosen A/C compressor) IF I'm correct in my thinking which one is the easiest for somebody that's not done it before cheers

For a 24v i always take the rad out makes life a lot easier all round

Last time mine went, I loosened the A/C compreesor and moved it out of the way and then drop the Alternator out via the bottom,
but they do say taking the Rad out is the easier way ,
I don't like to mess about with the water side unless I have to

The garage did mine but as I noted the other day I had had them do a full coolamt change a year early at the same time I am guessing they took rad out.I wouldnt have had a coolant change early otherwise.I always ask what parts they will need and how will they do the job.Though I cannot say for sure but 99 per cent they took rad out.

Thanks for the replies, as I've got a gravel drive looks like it maybe the top then

Done alternators many times and yep Deffo rad out and through the top the easiest and quickest way

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Mon Sep 17, 2018 7:57 pm

Done alternators many times and yep Deffo rad out and through the top the easiest and quickest way

Quickest in my case will probably mean all weekend

Rad out for me everytime

Sorry Malc looks like you've been out voted