damandblast
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Today's daft question...
Got to replace Jay's alternator, what do I ask for at the parts shop and what would you expect to pay?
Corsa B 1.4 SRi 1994 (I think!)
And then, are they easy for a rookie to fit or should he pay a garage?
Thanks
Di
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Joe
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Ask for an alternator. They will probably ask if its a ribbed belt or V belt, if it has PAS or aircon. Fitting depends how confident you are. It would be a good idea to replace the belt too while you are at it.
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Dave A
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I have 2 spare ones here. £20 each.
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damandblast
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
I have 2 spare ones here. £20 each.
Cheers, where's here? Apparently the bolt that adjusts the belt is sheared too so got to get a new one of them too. Think the new belt suggestion is a good one too, he can pick a new one of them up from work.
Di
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Dave A
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so its not a 16v then?
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damandblast
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
so its not a 16v then?
No Dave, the 1.4 SRi is an 8v
Di
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Dave A
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think the 2 I have a re 16v ones, not sure if theres a difference
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damandblast
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
think the 2 I have a re 16v ones, not sure if theres a difference
 I wouldn't have a clue. Had my 1st experience with a 13mm spanner today (trying to tighten belt) and no, it wasn't me that sheared the bolt. Toss pot who had the car before us did that.
Anyway, going to change bolt, then change belt and see if it stops the squeal and the occasional alternator warning light on the dash. If it works, brill, no alternator needed, if not, then I will have to find one. 
What do you suggest, new, ebay or vauxhall scrap yard?
Di
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gianluigi
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quote the chassis number and ask for an alternator.
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johnhara1
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ive got a 1 here for a corsa was fitted to my 1.4 8v corsa and it cost me £90
Ill give you it for £50 posted. Its brand new was on my car for about 50miles at most.
Its got a new belt with it too which ill throw in for free.
[Edited on 22-01-2007 by johnhara1]
[Edited on 22-01-2007 by johnhara1]
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damandblast
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quote:
Originally posted by johnhara1
ive got a 1 here for a corsa was fitted to my 1.4 8v corsa and it cost me £90
Ill give you it for £50 posted. Its brand new was on my car for about 50miles at most.
Its got a new belt with it too which ill throw in for free.
[Edited on 22-01-2007 by johnhara1]
[Edited on 22-01-2007 by johnhara1]
Hang on to it for us please. Trying to get the blooming bolt undone at the moment. With luck, the new bolt will allow us to tighten the belt enough to stop the screech. If this doesn't work then we will have to replace the alternator too.
Any ideas about how to get a worn bolt out? Just can't seem to get a grip on it at the moment.
Di
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