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flynn



Member Since: 24 Dec 2011
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replace alternator - how to / can I do it?
I think my alternator is broken, no signs on the dash but what started as a clicking/flapping noise soon turned into a squealing and screeking like bearing noise from engine bay and Mr AA who has a Puma is pretty sure it's the alternator, it also emitted a fail smell!

So I want to take it off to have it tested but according to the workshop manual I need 'special tools' to remove the viscous fan. Is this true or can I just use a normal fan spanner?

Has anyone removed the alternator and is it easy? is there anything I need to be aware off?

Any help would be gratefully received Puma 07 hard top expedition prep.
1996 300 tdi hard top
Post #114421 11th Jan 2012 9:00pm
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Dave-H



Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green
Standard fan hub spanner and something to lock the pulley up with .... not hard to do. Smile Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.
Post #114482 11th Jan 2012 10:43pm
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flynn



Member Since: 24 Dec 2011
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Okay thanks for that I'll give it a go. cheers Puma 07 hard top expedition prep.
1996 300 tdi hard top
Post #114703 12th Jan 2012 7:49pm
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dilukabey



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Normally if the alternator is not working, your battery should stop charging and also should appear the 'battery' light on the dash.
Post #115510 15th Jan 2012 3:09am
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