Another Alternator Question

GTownCougar · 02-28-2008, 05:53 PM

I took the two bolts out of the bottom of my alternator, but it seems to be firmly planted and going nowhere. Did a google search and found someone had the same prob with a focus, but no real answer. Anyone here with advice?

luvmy99cougar · 02-28-2008, 06:01 PM

this is a dumb question but did u take the belt off? lol, there is a bolt on the top too, i dont see a reason for it not coming out, u may have to use like a ruber mallet to tap on it to get it to come out.

GTownCougar · 02-28-2008, 06:21 PM

Yeah I did lol. And I dont believe the zetec has a top bolt. Maybe I missed one?

GTownCougar · 02-28-2008, 08:48 PM

Anyone else have input on this?

Turbo Zetec 'tour · 02-28-2008, 08:55 PM

there are indeed 3 bolts, 2 at the bottom and 1 at the top.

GTownCougar · 02-28-2008, 08:57 PM

Weird, I thought it was odd that it only had two, so I looked more. And apparently missed it. Now I feel like a tard

michcougar · 02-28-2008, 10:48 PM

Compare it with the new alternator to see how many bolts are holding it in

GTownCougar · 02-29-2008, 08:59 AM

Getting mine rebuilt....So dont have another to compare it with. By getting my own rebuilt I'm saving about $100.

crazyoldcougar · 03-02-2008, 07:17 PM

i had to use a pry bar to get mine off once the bolts were undone...

GTownCougar · 03-04-2008, 11:21 PM

Well it finally came out with a little persuading. Gonna drop it off thursday to have it rebuilt. I can't imagine they're going to do much with the shell, so was wondering if anybody had painted theirs? Think it would make for a nice touch to the engine bay versus the regular corroded aluminum.

02-28-2008, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
GTownCougar NECO Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gardiner, Maine Posts: 528	Another Alternator Question I took the two bolts out of the bottom of my alternator, but it seems to be firmly planted and going nowhere. Did a google search and found someone had the same prob with a focus, but no real answer. Anyone here with advice? __________________ ~2001 Cougar 2.0 MTX~ ~Aussie Headlights ~WeaponR Intake, TruBendz 2.5" Catback ~17" Kobe Kam 5 Wheels, Kumho Tires

02-28-2008, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
luvmy99cougar NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mi Posts: 166	Re: Another Alternator Question this is a dumb question but did u take the belt off? lol, there is a bolt on the top too, i dont see a reason for it not coming out, u may have to use like a ruber mallet to tap on it to get it to come out.

02-28-2008, 06:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
GTownCougar NECO Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gardiner, Maine Posts: 528	Re: Another Alternator Question Yeah I did lol. And I dont believe the zetec has a top bolt. Maybe I missed one? __________________ ~2001 Cougar 2.0 MTX~ ~Aussie Headlights ~WeaponR Intake, TruBendz 2.5" Catback ~17" Kobe Kam 5 Wheels, Kumho Tires

02-28-2008, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
GTownCougar NECO Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gardiner, Maine Posts: 528	Re: Another Alternator Question Anyone else have input on this? __________________ ~2001 Cougar 2.0 MTX~ ~Aussie Headlights ~WeaponR Intake, TruBendz 2.5" Catback ~17" Kobe Kam 5 Wheels, Kumho Tires

02-28-2008, 08:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Turbo Zetec 'tour NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 402	Re: Another Alternator Question there are indeed 3 bolts, 2 at the bottom and 1 at the top. __________________ Daniel, '97 Contour GL"T" the one and only (for now) turbo zetec contour, 2000 Black SVTC #391

02-28-2008, 08:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
GTownCougar NECO Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gardiner, Maine Posts: 528	Re: Another Alternator Question Weird, I thought it was odd that it only had two, so I looked more. And apparently missed it. Now I feel like a tard __________________ ~2001 Cougar 2.0 MTX~ ~Aussie Headlights ~WeaponR Intake, TruBendz 2.5" Catback ~17" Kobe Kam 5 Wheels, Kumho Tires

02-28-2008, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
michcougar NECO Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fort Erie, ontario Posts: 2,294	Re: Another Alternator Question Compare it with the new alternator to see how many bolts are holding it in __________________ MICH, 99 laser red Roush cougar MTX - Msds-Injen/GMK-magnaflow-ford racing-svt-Xcal2-b&g-kyb-tezzen-clarion-earthquake

02-29-2008, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
GTownCougar NECO Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gardiner, Maine Posts: 528	Re: Another Alternator Question Getting mine rebuilt....So dont have another to compare it with. By getting my own rebuilt I'm saving about $100. __________________ ~2001 Cougar 2.0 MTX~ ~Aussie Headlights ~WeaponR Intake, TruBendz 2.5" Catback ~17" Kobe Kam 5 Wheels, Kumho Tires

03-02-2008, 07:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
crazyoldcougar NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Barrie, On Posts: 2,126	Re: Another Alternator Question i had to use a pry bar to get mine off once the bolts were undone... __________________ Hannah = no more cash for the car but oh well..i have something more precious to spend my money on now.. **************************************** 99 SF I4 MTX, OBX Racing shorty header with Magnaflow high flow cat, Weapon-R Intake, NGK 2X Plats, Ford Racing wires, Unorthodox Racing Under drive crank pully 1 of NECO's FIBERGLASS WEIRDO's

03-04-2008, 11:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
GTownCougar NECO Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gardiner, Maine Posts: 528	Re: Another Alternator Question Well it finally came out with a little persuading. Gonna drop it off thursday to have it rebuilt. I can't imagine they're going to do much with the shell, so was wondering if anybody had painted theirs? Think it would make for a nice touch to the engine bay versus the regular corroded aluminum. __________________ ~2001 Cougar 2.0 MTX~ ~Aussie Headlights ~WeaponR Intake, TruBendz 2.5" Catback ~17" Kobe Kam 5 Wheels, Kumho Tires

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