Usually an alternator only needs bearings, brushes and possibly diodes and regulator. Most people rebuilding an alternator replace all of them. If you haven't rebuilt one or helped someone rebuild one it can be a little trickey. Some require that you solder the diode plate, others need very precise assembly. Often a rebuild kit costs more than a rebuilt alternator.
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∙ 2006-03-28 16:15:05when can fix alternator in namibia
Change alternator or check alternator brushes
by changing the alternator
remove and replace
Simple, have the alternator checked and if it is okay, check the alternator circuit to the battery
The voltage regulator on all Escorts is inside the alternator. It is an integral part of the alternator and the alternator has to be replaced to fix it.
The best way to fix an alternator is to replace it with a rebuilt one from the auto parts store.
what exactly happens to your alternator when you hook up your battery backwards?
If your alternator is defective the best thing to do is to purchase a rebuilt alternator and trade yours in on it. Much simpler and easier than trying to rebuild it yourself.
yes, you have to rebuild it, it is usually easier and much cheaper to just buy a new alternator.
get a new coil/ alternator
On most vehicles today the voltage regulator is built into the alternator. If that is the case then just replace the alternator. If the voltage regulator is external on your vehicle then replace the voltage regulator.