Mixed feels

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 03/02/2018 at 00:10 • Filed to: None

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I just committed myself to helping a neighbor replace an alternator in a Saturn. Could be an easy win

or it could be a long saturday

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 00:15

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Did you check where it was located? Alternators are usually a really easy swap, unless you need a lift to get under the car to get to it.

My money is on easy.

Alfalfa > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 03/02/2018 at 00:16

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Or remove a power steering pump for access.

Ask me how I know...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 00:22

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I hope it’s an SC1.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 00:32

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The v6 is a bitch, hopefully it’s not that one. Good luck. I’m sure there’s a video out there for it.

Alfalfa > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 00:39

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Fun fact: changing the alternator on my ‘96 Thunderbird was my first ever repair by myself.

HammerheadFistpunch > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 03/02/2018 at 00:39

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Access doesnt look too bad but i may have to buy or make a special tool for the belt tensioner

HammerheadFistpunch > merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc 03/02/2018 at 00:39

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2.2

HammerheadFistpunch > Alfalfa 03/02/2018 at 00:42

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Ive never done one, i mean its not like it should be too much different than anything else.

HammerheadFistpunch > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 03/02/2018 at 00:43

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Ion

WilliamsSW > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 07:41

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I borrowed a tensioner tool from auto zone for free when I replaced the tensioner and alternator in my pathfinder.

TheRealBicycleBuck > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 07:58

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This is how I won over my future father-in-law. The alternator failed in his daughter’s car. I offered to replace it if they paid for parts, saving him a mechanic’s bill or a six hour (one-way) trip to do it himself. When we finally met in person, he shook my hand and said thanks. According to my future wife, that was the first time he’d ever even acknowledged one of her boyfriends. That’s when she knew I was the one. :)

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 08:19

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What kind of special tool do they need for this? Everyone just uses a big hex on every tensioner I’ve released before; why would you do anything else?

HammerheadFistpunch > WilliamsSW 03/02/2018 at 09:32

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That’s what I’m hoping for

WilliamsSW > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 09:36

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The one at my Autozone came with a socket set (metric and English) that would presumably fit most any tensioner pulley. Cost nothing and made releasing the belt tension a breeze.

HammerheadFistpunch > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 03/02/2018 at 09:42

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It’s a 3/8 drive but clearances don’t allow for a ratchet driver

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 10:27

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Open end wrench?

HammerheadFistpunch > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 03/02/2018 at 10:46

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The tool looks like this

thin with a 3/8th square drive

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 12:03

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You should be good then. Check the ol YouTube for a vijeo and you should be all set.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 03/02/2018 at 13:14

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Oh, bizarre. Well, yeah, probably a case of borrowing the tool... I’m surprised one won’t fit, there’s usually some space next to the belt (because you have to get the belt through that slot when changing it).