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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 12 2013, 05:17 PM (1,179 Views) | |
| aaronvincent | Feb 12 2013, 05:17 PM Post #1 |
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As it got colder my alternator delveloped the famous geo squeal. At first it was only once every few days, then it was every day, now its every time I shut the car off and turn it back on. So I thought i'd replace the belt right and tighten it up right? Well I have a G13BB engine so the alternator is blocked by EVERY possible wire/hose/tube/chunk of metal you can imagine. You just cant get to the fu<%ing thing! Tried every extension and finally when I got ahold of it, NO ROOM TO TURN IT How do I get to it? |
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| Deleted User | Feb 12 2013, 05:50 PM Post #2 |
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Invent more words. It will come off. Been there, done that.
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| aaronvincent | Feb 12 2013, 05:59 PM Post #3 |
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Oh I have plenty more words, trust me Ah well, guess I gotta just struggle through it. I'm sure I'll get to it eventually |
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| Old Man | Feb 12 2013, 06:20 PM Post #4 |
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that'll teach you to be a cylinder hog |
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| feetchermancj | Feb 12 2013, 06:23 PM Post #5 |
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You burn it report it stolen and buy another one with a good alt with the insurance check?
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| Coche Blanco | Feb 12 2013, 06:25 PM Post #6 |
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Unbolt an engine mount? |
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| Deleted User | Feb 12 2013, 06:39 PM Post #7 |
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Right. Persistance. ![]() Distraction . . . ![]() Don't forget to disconnect the battery.
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| cwatkin | Feb 12 2013, 06:57 PM Post #8 |
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I have a G10 in my car but using a ratcheting wrench is a big help for me on many things. I tightened up the alternator just yesterday and used a 12mm ratcheting wrench. I don't know if this would help you since I am not familiar with the G13 setup but you might consider these. I got a basic metric set at Harbor Freight for under $20 on sale and have been happy. Conor |
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| 1.0smallblock | Feb 12 2013, 07:49 PM Post #9 |
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not sure on your g13... but on my g10, i use a couple of extensions and go in from the back to loosen the top alt bolt. hard to see that top bolt, i just do it by feel. ![]() ![]() ![]() the bottom bolts i get to from underneath the car.
Edited by 1.0smallblock, Feb 12 2013, 07:51 PM.
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| feetchermancj | Feb 12 2013, 07:51 PM Post #10 |
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On my G10 you go in on the other side. No extension needed.
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| HelterSkelter | Feb 12 2013, 08:10 PM Post #11 |
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does noone crawl under their car anymore? removing the alternator on a 1.0 is hella easy. getting it out of the engine bay after it is loosened is the hard part. as for adjusting it on a 1.3, first undo all the wiring, hoses, and engines mounts and unbolt the engine from the tranny, then replace the 1.3 with a 1.0, problem solved. |
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| brichter14 | Feb 12 2013, 08:38 PM Post #12 |
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So is this fixed by replacing the alt? |
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| 1.0smallblock | Feb 12 2013, 08:44 PM Post #13 |
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if there is a "squeel" 9 times out of 10 its just a loose or worn out belt.. no need to replace the alternator. you loosen the bolts.. set the proper tension on the belt and tighten up the bolts. If the alternator bearing is bad, that would warrant alternator replacement. |
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| nwgeo | Feb 12 2013, 08:47 PM Post #14 |
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One of the tricks I use even though I have a good number of tools and extensions and such is I use a cheap very small cresant wrench. I can get into tight spots with it that a normal wrench or socet can't touch. If I had a 4 banger I could tell you--- all mine are 3s. Yes yes, if it sweals, maybe okay, just tighten the snot out of it(Don't break or bend anything) and maybe add some belt grip. Edited by nwgeo, Feb 12 2013, 08:49 PM.
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| brichter14 | Feb 12 2013, 09:04 PM Post #15 |
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How do u tell if the bearing is bad? |
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On my G10 you go in on the other side. No extension needed.


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