Focus st3 alternator replacment ? 55 plate

carlo · 11-01-2010, 06:45 PM

I have heard they are a nightmare & come out the top has anyone else done one & got any tips my mate is doing one the now? thanks for your help.

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RichieST · 11-01-2010, 07:52 PM

I dont know the details but I know they can be a complete fucker to do! Very common failiure too....

Bump for you anyway

1.9 xr2 on 40's · 11-01-2010, 08:11 PM

last 1 i helped with it was easiest to remove all teh airbox crap, headlamps and loosen top of front panel, pull the panel and get wobbling

jonnyboy · 11-01-2010, 08:41 PM

i done mine a few weeks back, i have a ggr induction kit fitted, remover the main air filter housing and three bolts and it was out.it went back together in less than 10 mins, crawled underneath and re attached the belt,job done. all in would have only taken just over an hour but i had to wait 24hrs for then new alternator.
not as difficult as most people say. i was dreading it but turned out quite simple.

iansoutham · 11-01-2010, 08:53 PM

Jack the car up.
Remove the drivers wheel and arch liner.
Remove the airbox and twist out of the way (ECU wiring is in the way for complete removal).
Remove recirculation valve thingy and pipe
Untension the 2 belts and remove.
Undo bolts on alternator and wiring to it.
Remove alternator.
Remove tensioner just underneath
Replace tensioner with new one (you have to remove the alternator to remove this part anyway and they are known for breaking).
Replace as per removal.

Very fiddly job the first time you do it.

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jonnyboy PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 380 Rep Power: 8	i done mine a few weeks back, i have a ggr induction kit fitted, remover the main air filter housing and three bolts and it was out.it went back together in less than 10 mins, crawled underneath and re attached the belt,job done. all in would have only taken just over an hour but i had to wait 24hrs for then new alternator. not as difficult as most people say. i was dreading it but turned out quite simple. __________________ http://hell-nback.myminicity.com/env http://hell-nback.myminicity.com/sec http://hell-nback.myminicity.com/ http://hell-nback.myminicity.com/ind http://hell-nback.myminicity.com/tra

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iansoutham OCD Victim Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,687 Rep Power: 8	Jack the car up. Remove the drivers wheel and arch liner. Remove the airbox and twist out of the way (ECU wiring is in the way for complete removal). Remove recirculation valve thingy and pipe Untension the 2 belts and remove. Undo bolts on alternator and wiring to it. Remove alternator. Remove tensioner just underneath Replace tensioner with new one (you have to remove the alternator to remove this part anyway and they are known for breaking). Replace as per removal. Very fiddly job the first time you do it. __________________ "What is your major malfunction soldier?" Hi. This is the qmail-send program at kermit.axnoc.net. I'm afraid I wasn't able to deliver your message to the following addresses. This is a permanent error; I've given up. Sorry it didn't work out.

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