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chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« on: 12 April 2013, 18:26:32 »
hi all

i've just had a local garage change my knackered alternator for a working £30 used one

i haven't had the bill yet, but the owner has said it'll be pricey as they had to drain the water system among other things, and they had my car for 3 hours

when i gave them it I asked if they wanted my haines which explains how to do it, i nearly suggested leaving my laptop with the pics and description on the maintenance guides

i forsee an arguement happening - can anyone tell me (ballpark figure) how much it should cost and how long it should take to do the job

thanks for any replies  :)
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #1 on: 12 April 2013, 18:31:46 »
Hour tops
Bagpipes out
Disconnect battery
Remove aux belt
Remove two securing bolts and pull alternator forward
Disconnect the wires from the back.
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #2 on: 12 April 2013, 18:34:05 »
totall b******s they are telling you-remove bag pipes+ alternator belt +tensioner-2x16mm nuts+bolts alternator off after wires1x8mm 1x13mm :y takes me 20-30 mins to do :y
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #3 on: 12 April 2013, 18:38:25 »
as above :y
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #4 on: 12 April 2013, 19:49:24 »
Agreed. If you can't do it in an hour you are not fit to call yourself a mechanic. :o
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #5 on: 12 April 2013, 20:02:54 »
When mine failed and Greenflag appointed agents did the job, I was on my way 1:15 minutes after pulling up at their centre. They had to unload from a flatbed and get it into the garage in that time as well.... and mine has a few LPG pipes, electrics and additional coolant pipes to contend with :) :)
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #6 on: 12 April 2013, 20:27:20 »
They are going to try and have your pants down here mate  >:(
Instructions as above  ;)

About a 90 mins at the very most and that includes a fag / tea break  ;)
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #7 on: 12 April 2013, 20:51:26 »
Is anybody able to send Tiger a copy of TIS for this job? That would give him a bit of ammunition  :-\
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #8 on: 12 April 2013, 21:07:10 »
Doesn't say much (my old illegal version)  just

Job no J705100 - alternator - replace 1.2 hours
supplementary - for vehicles with lower engine compartment cover
Job no j705100005 - 0.2 hours
« Last Edit: 12 April 2013, 21:08:59 by Entwood »
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #9 on: 12 April 2013, 23:18:00 »
Oh this the old "thought you wanted the full service as well mate"
Crikey that stitch up goes back umpteen years.
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #10 on: 13 April 2013, 03:55:11 »
Quote from: Entwood on 12 April 2013, 21:07:10
Doesn't say much (my old illegal version)  just

Job no J705100 - alternator - replace 1.2 hours
supplementary - for vehicles with lower engine compartment cover
Job no j705100005 - 0.2 hours
So still less than 90 mins then :-\ even allowing for the engine tray not having already being removed by a speed hump or three...
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #11 on: 13 April 2013, 05:17:48 »
Im trying to imagine why they could possibly need to drain the coolant to change the alternator !  :o ::) ;D
They are ripping you off mate.Offer them 1.5 hours labour charge as payment,or a call to trading standards.Their choice. ;)
The "new coolant" should be pretty obvious btw. ;)
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #12 on: 13 April 2013, 08:23:50 »
As many have said above, they are preping the Vasaline ::)

Give them an hour and halfs money which is more than enough oh and take your spare key just in case ::)
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #13 on: 14 April 2013, 10:14:47 »
I am wondering if the LPG install and potential evaporator position impacted the time.

But alternator is a sub 1 hour job on a standard engine
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Re: chaning the alternator - you had to do what????
« Reply #14 on: 14 April 2013, 10:59:36 »
Quote from: Marks Hornby 'OO' on 14 April 2013, 10:14:47
I am wondering if the LPG install and potential evaporator position impacted the time.

But alternator is a sub 1 hour job on a standard engine
Even removing the evap is a sub 10m job, refit 15m tops...

...although we don't know how this install is done
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