Alternator broken!!

[greggbradenuk]

Hello,

My alternator went yesterday, argh! What's the deal with these? Are they a real bugger to change? how much should I expect to pay for labour and parts on this prob? The AA guy reckoned it would be a lot.

Cheers

Gregg

[Daz.]

Thats the AA for you :roll:

[16v_paddy]

It's not that difficult to do yourself, remove the headlight and there's enough room to work, 2 bolts, a plug and the belt to remove then out it comes.

My garage I use charged me 1 1/2 hours labour to change my power steering pump. You have to remove the alternator to get to it so they should only charge you an hours labour tops

[MatrixGuy]

My new alternator cost me about £110 and took my mechanic about 3 hours to fit i think (including alternator belt)

If your good with cars i would try it yourself, if not, leave it to experts, lol.

[wazza16v]

Mine died on my yesterday on the m25, im looking at fitting my spair next weekend.

i would have a go yourself.

[cliokiz]

I've got a refurbed alternator sat in my garage. Can also fit it for your if you're interested.

[BristolSam16v]

Not that hard to do yourself just a bit fiddly. There's a handy guide in the guide section if you're a member :p

[white16valver]

If I can do it, anyone can lol