ls1 alternator !!

[michael9s]

Hey guys Just wondering how hard it is to replace a alternator in a ls1 ?
What's the best way to do it ?
Thanks heaps

 

[accentstencil]

I did mine a few weeks ago, a real pain. I had to remove the fans, loosen the power steering pump and remove the idler pulley assembly near the alternator. It was very difficult to disconnect the electrical plug and earth cable, there is no room to do any thing. I think there were three bolts at the front and one at the rear. Disconnect the battery first and remove the belt of course. The one at the rear was also difficult. It's the sort of job you would pay someone to do if you could afford it.

 

[michael9s]

Did you do it just under stands ?
I got ramps if that helps !
Sounds like a very long weekend for me then haha

 

[accentstencil]

Did you do it just under stands ?
I got ramps if that helps !
Sounds like a very long weekend for me then haha

I did it all from the top I think, you can't really access anything from the bottom, to many things in the way. Small hands help.

 

[michael9s]

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[michael9s]

Wouldnt it be easier from the bottom of the car since the alternator is down there haha? I'll give it a go and get back to ya

 

[accentstencil]

Wouldnt it be easier from the bottom of the car since the alternator is down there haha? I'll give it a go and get back to ya

You would thinks so but once you check it out you will see it's not possible.

 

[uniacidz]

From the bottom there is no room

Changed oil last weekend, had a good look underneath as well and there is no room at all




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[juiceie vh sle]

when ya do it its a good time to upgrade the wire going from the battery to the alternator (4 or 0 gauge). i thought my alternator was stuffed but once i got it out it was the wires at the back that were fried. not hard to do if ya want more room to do it just pull the radiator out. goood luck mate

 

[michael9s]

So just put the new alternator in and went really really smooth! Took me two hours so glad it's finnaly done
Just had to take the fans air box and belt of the get to it
Brand new alternator was $300