Hi all, I've read a couple of things about this and it seems to have differing opinion, I've got a 1600 type 1 engine in our bay and need to replace the alternator as the old one isn't putting out enough charge. The question is this, do I need to remove the engine or is it possible to do this with the engine in the van, I know its not a massive job to remove an engine but I don't have anywhere suitable to do something so big so it would be alot easier if I can manage to cram my head in the bay and somehow get it out from there. If there are any top tips for doing this please let me know, thanks folks.
Im the sort of guy to drop the engine as it gives me chance to check over other areas of the bus Unless you have recently inspected it all and fitted the engine back in
I'm the kind of guy who doesn't like lying under a bus disconnecting things. I jack up the rear though so I don't have to bend over so far.
If you have the luxury of a little time it would be worth inspecting the old one before deciding how to proceed? Assuming you're all standard in the engine bay: Clip the fuel line and remove the carb. Leave this until last as I'm not 100% sure you need to. If you have a thermostat and flaps, unscrew the thermostat from it's operating rod. Remove the fan belt loosen the alternator strap and slide it away from you off the pedestal Loosen or remove the tinware screw each side at the base of the fan housing Pull the accelerator conduit through the housing for an inch or two. Now you can lift the fan housing enough to both get at all 4 screws on it's mounting plate and take the whole assembly out. Check the brushes as suggested above and possibly save a bundle? If it's a Bosch one it's worth repairing - We have a local place - Horner Bros - the max it can be is £80 if it's totally shagged. Usually £40-£50 which compares favourably with a new one so worth asking you auto electric place? The repro's don't seem to last long...
