(cont)
Let's yank the shroud forward enough to access the screws for the vanes:
After that's removed, it's labellin' time again:
After removing the alt and shroud, a new problem was discovered:
I knew that the shroud was cracked, but I didn't realize it was also squished. Getting this alternator out is going to take some work. It's pinched in there good n' tight!
But through the grace of God (and a grinder), they were separated. Did you know that the OEM shroud was made of magnesium? Me neither! Know what happens when you send a spark at a pile of magnesium shavings? You get very, very startled.
Some minor reassembly on the alternator, and it's ready for the new shroud:
Slide it in:
Attach some stuff:
And finish putting everything back together!
Time for a drive. Does it work? Yup. But the 710mm belt I originally had is shot, so I installed the one the dealership gave me instead, which was tight AF. Turns out it's a 695mm belt, and it's squealing. I'm somewhat concerned that it's too tight. At least, I'm hoping that is what the problem is, because if I'm blowing through another fan, I'm going to end up in the poor house!