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Originally Posted by 1990C4S
2004 Volvo V70R,
Normally I would replace the alternator but it is is EXTREMELY difficult to remove (rad and power steering pump are in the way, it an all day job). I can change the voltage regulator with a couple of hours of work. But, a voltage regulator from Volvo is $285! (yes, that's just the VR), an alternator is over $800!. There are lots of Ama2on 'equivalents for $50, do I do all that work for a knock off VR?
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Your post got me thinking about my alternator- and looking on my car.
***Easy? No, but I don't think you'd have to pull the radiator.
Uncompress the acc. belt tensioner/remove. Take a pic to remember routing.
Yes- Remove the power steering pump. Potentially the two radiator hoses
(Both could possibly benefit from flushing anyways...)
And there would be the alternator. Two mounting bolts, the wires from the harness, and voila! Good to go.
Good time for new acc. belt, ps flush/radiator flush potentially, but not as hard as some things.
The intake on a 2004/5 is not so easy. All the moons on Jupiter are yours, except Europa,
AND the intake manifold. Don't eff with that.
***I am a dentist so I am used to working in miserable places- ymmv.
edit also- Disconnect battery- Ignition with key inserted to start position "two". Disconnect neg battery in back. Then +. Keep key inserted. Reconnect battery when done.
Do it over weekend. Sat- undoing stuff, fitting new alt. Sunday- put it back together before you forget where all everything goes. Two smaller projects instead of one full pull.
R