how take out the alternator

[hyperkinesis]

Hi I would like to know if there is a guide or someone to help me to remove the alternator from my 1984 911 to put a new one,, because I having a lot of irregular voltage problems

[jmohn]

Originally Posted by hyperkinesis

Hi I would like to know if there is a guide or someone to help me to remove the alternator from my 1984 911 to put a new one,, because I having a lot of irregular voltage problems

Pelican Technical Article: 911 Alternator & Voltage Regulator Removal/Replacement

Jerry M
'78 SC

[RDM]

It's not a complicated job. Work slowly and deliberately and take lots of pictures as you go (this aids in reassembly!)

[emac]

Band aids !

Ernie 81sc

[kidrock]

the hardest parts that you may encounter are:

1) plopping the fan and alternator out of the fan housing, and
2) plopping the alternator itself out of the fan.

There are tons of threads on replacing your alternator, a proper search with a cold beer will produce fantastic results.

Not a real difficult job, good luck.

P.S.---this is a great opportunity to clean up the fan and housing, just to make the engine compartment a little more presentable.

[hyperkinesis]

thanks for all your help

[Noah930]

When I read a manual that listed the project time as something like 4 hours, I was shocked. There are only about 3 things to take apart. It's very simple conceptually. But there are a few small screws/bolts in hard-to-access areas. When you actually start unplugging the (4?) wires to the alternator, remember to label them with different colored tape or something, and write it down or take a pic. It'll help you remember which plug goes where come reassembly time. The only part I didn't do myself was removing the alternator from the fan assembly. I tried the mallet/block of wood technique and it wouldn't budge, so I wound up taking it to my mechanic to press out. Not a big deal, as he was selling me the remanufactured alternator, anyway.

[47silver]

Please disconnect the battery before you start. There red wire on the alt goes to the starter and to the battery.
Hardest part is removing the air deflection plate.