Replacing the alternator

[Starfire]

Okay, I'm trying to replace the alternator in my '94 GT...

Got the Haynes manual and it says back off the tensioner bolt - released and the belt falls off. Yay.

Then, undo the two bolts holding the AC compressor in place to drop it out of the way. Done, and the compressor doesn't budge (found another bolt that looked like a mounting bolt but when it got loosened there was a hiss... oops!!!! retightened quickly.)

Top mounting bolt for the alternator is out and now the alternator sits as solidly mounted to the engine as ever.

[tjvjr]

what about the trough bolt ( what the alt. swivels on) on the bottom?

[Starfire]

Can't get at the bloody thing with the AC compressor still firmly attached and I can't see what else is holding the compressor in place.

[bladirka]

Then take the radiator out. It is my preferred method for removing the alternator, although there are plenty of people that do not like that method.

Keep trying to get at the lower bolt on the alternator. There is not much you will be able to remove to aid you in getting to said bolt. You'll get it eventually

[Starfire]

Then take the radiator out. It is my preferred method for removing the alternator, although there are plenty of people that do not like that method.

Keep trying to get at the lower bolt on the alternator. There is not much you will be able to remove to aid you in getting to said bolt. You'll get it eventually

Jeezuz!!! Somebody recently said to me, "Ah yes, the Ford Probe. An excellent example of building a car around an engine."

I'm believing that more and more that I work on this thing.

[lenmeister432]

you dont HAVE to take the radiator out...there are actually three bolts on the ac compressor im pretty sure(not positive)....two on the bottom and one on the top left (passenger side) of the car, it's a pain in the ass to get to... I just changed mine out about three weeks ago without taking the radiator out. it's makes it a tad more difficult but it can be done.

once the compressor is "movable" move it towards the driver side of the motor as far as you can....then take out the top bolts out of the alternator...then all you gotta do is loosen the bottom one....cause it wont come out until you get it free from the bracket. then it's just maneuvering it around to get it out. GL!

And BTW...you'll also realize that the haynes manual most of the time only good for torque specs and tightening sequence....It leaves out so much info...making you frustrated when it doesnt happen like they "say" it should. haha Once you've done something on the probe...it's way easier the second time around.

[Pete93ProbeGT]

I just did the alternator on our 93 PGT and there are 4 mounting bolts in a
rectangular pattern for the compressor. You might not see the top ones, but
put your wrench up there and it is there.
You do not have to disconnect the hoses, but you have probably lost some
charge if you heard a hiss.
Disconnect the battery ground if you have not already.
Disconnect the wires to the alternator.
Remove the top bolt, then loosen the bottom bolt, if you try to remove
it you'll see that it seems as if it is impossible to get out.
The trick is to rotate the alternator down and there is a slot in the frame
that allows it to slide forward off the bolt and out.

[mac1]

^^^ all the above info is wrong and dangerous. You run the risk of cracking a very old a/c line by bending it out of shape. Am I the only one that has learned removing the radiator fans is way easier. As long as we are talking Probe and not Mx6.

[Starfire]

^^^ all the above info is wrong and dangerous. You run the risk of cracking a very old a/c line by bending it out of shape. Am I the only one that has learned removing the radiator fans is way easier. As long as we are talking Probe and not Mx6.

Okay, so what's involved in removing the fans?

*lol* and please take note of what it says under 'Starfire' on the left.

[Gt-Addict]

Search for "TravisWilliamGT" replacing the alternator methods....I have never used his method, but something similar, I took off the radiator, which in his method he says to just lift up the radiator with all the coolant hoses still attached to it and just kind of sit it on top of the engine, and that will give you enough clearance to work and replace the alternator.....Good Luck

[Starfire]

Search for "TravisWilliamGT" replacing the alternator methods....I have never used his method, but something similar, I took off the radiator, which in his method he says to just lift up the radiator with all the coolant hoses still attached to it and just kind of sit it on top of the engine, and that will give you enough clearance to work and replace the alternator.....Good Luck

K, found the instructions from TravisWilliamGT and I'll give that a go. Thanks.

[lenmeister432]

Okay, so what's involved in removing the fans?

*lol* and please take note of what it says under 'Starfire' on the left.

that's what is here for!

^^^ all the above info is wrong and dangerous. You run the risk of cracking a very old a/c line by bending it out of shape. Am I the only one that has learned removing the radiator fans is way easier. As long as we are talking Probe and not Mx6.

I just did it with no problems ? didnt bend the line what-so-ever ? it comes straight down off the hard line that runs to the condensor...with enough slack to move it without bending it one bit. it's in no way wrong or a ...just because it's not as easy. and yeah if you bend the hell out of the line then it could possibly be dangerous. The haynes manual tells you to do it while the radiator is still in place on the vehicle.


Pick ur path and go for it. Either way will work. GOOD LUCK

[Starfire]

I think I'm gonna go with the rad removal simply cuz I can't find the other two bolts on the compressor, and I don't wanna risk bleeding anymore freon off of the system.

I'm already being held accountable for enough stuff without destroying the ozone too!!!!

[lenmeister432]

lol...yeah...good luck!

[mikexmayhem]

let us know how it goes cuz i might have to be changing mine here this weekend and can use all the help/tips i can get. first-timer as well lol