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Alternator again #90423 September 24, 2000 10:58 pm UTC September 24, 2000 10:58 pm UTC
Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 148 Toronto, Ontario, Cda T Tim_Anderson OP Member
Tim_Anderson OP Member T Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 148 Toronto, Ontario, Cda	I've been through 5 alts in 2 years now, and it's gone again. It seems like steering fluid dripped on it, so no small wonder. Question: is it possible to simply remove the alt and clean it thoroughly, or should I have it reconditioned? All thoughts appreciated. ------------------ 1990 TSi AWD Stock and chomping at the bit 1990 TSi AWD

Re: Alternator again #90424 September 25, 2000 12:32 pm UTC September 25, 2000 12:32 pm UTC
Joined: Sep 1998 Posts: 7,944 Halifax, NS Troy Jollimore Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands
Troy Jollimore Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands Joined: Sep 1998 Posts: 7,944 Halifax, NS	You can clean it. Reconditioning / Rebuilding is better, though. You might also want to fabricate some kind of 'hood' for it that will catch leaks from above and route them elsewhere...

Re: Alternator again #90425 September 26, 2000 03:56 am UTC September 26, 2000 03:56 am UTC
Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 148 Toronto, Ontario, Cda T Tim_Anderson OP Member
Tim_Anderson OP Member T Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 148 Toronto, Ontario, Cda	Phew I'll try pulling it off and cleaning the brushes... That hood is a good idea. Being the original Temporary Man, I simply clamped the outer steering line hose off to keep the fluid off. Thanks... Timbob 1990 TSi AWD

Re: Alternator again #90426 September 26, 2000 07:41 pm UTC September 26, 2000 07:41 pm UTC
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 110 Halifax n.s. Canada N neil bell Member
neil bell Member N Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 110 Halifax n.s. Canada	i'd fix the leak it has to be cheaper then 5 alternators.ouch... [img]http:/transam-front-black.gif[/img

Re: Alternator again #90427 September 27, 2000 03:23 am UTC September 27, 2000 03:23 am UTC
Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 148 Toronto, Ontario, Cda T Tim_Anderson OP Member
Tim_Anderson OP Member T Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 148 Toronto, Ontario, Cda	Yeah, replacing the rack is a good idea, but my idea of 'fixing' it is to rip it out. A nice little winter project, I think. 1990 TSi AWD

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