May 21, 201115 yr Author comment_525669 Ok I've got the new alternator and am trying to install... Got the top mount bolt out and terminals disconnected no problem. Bottom mount bolt was an absolute bitch but got it out. After a lot of messing around (because the belt has to go on before the alt is mounted) I finally got the bottom mount lined up and the bolt through... but the nut (which is held between 2 forks because there is no possible way to get to it) is now spinning on the end of the bolt but wont loosen or tighten R@#$&!!! :bash: Now there is barely enough room to get a socket on the end of the bolt between the other belts and the top rad hose and I didn't want to dismantle everything else... any ideas?? So tempted to just do up the top mount and ignore it... Report
May 22, 201115 yr Author comment_525931 Finally got the nut off, stripped the thread on the bolt and the nut :( just gotta get another nut & bolt and I'm back in business :) Report
May 29, 201115 yr Author comment_527741 Updates. Alternator in and working well... the minor issue she had with weird noises taking off has progressed to a dead gearbox :bash: Checked the ATF and it was low, topped it up and it leaked out the housing :( Even before it all ran out the thing didn't wanna go. Anyone want an 86 325e?? Going cheap :( Report
May 30, 201115 yr comment_527915 Bugger man, not going at all well :( Hope it takes a turn for the better soon :y: Report
May 30, 201115 yr Author comment_527922 Yeh, me too! This is the last time I buy not Toyota (or Lexus or something else thats Toyota with another badge). Managed to track down another gearbox for a reasonable price.... by reasonable I mean I could (and have) buy a 5K with a gearbox for cheaper :( First quote I got was $3000 to get my box rebuilt.... I don't think he wanted the job :hmm: I'm seriously considering selling this off once I fix the gearbox. Unlike the dodgy f*ck I purchased the car off, I won't sell a car with problems without running the buyer through them. It sounds like I won't be loosing the Rona after all :D I love that car! Report
May 31, 201115 yr Author comment_528267 Lol, seems like it. Well we have a development... the beemer is getting a new gearbox and then getting shoved out the door. I think you will all like what is replacing her :evil: Watch this space, I'm not telling what she is until I take delivery (could be a week). Report
May 31, 201115 yr comment_528281 I'll put my prediction in now as the newbie being a Chaser... DO NOT tell me, we will see how badly wrong I am in a week or so :wink: Report
May 31, 201115 yr Author comment_528308 OK I won't tell you... any other guesses?? Think not an import but almost as good. :lol: Report
May 31, 201115 yr Author comment_528334 ... do I need to quote myself saying I will never buy non Toyota again?! :P Think newer... but not too sensible :lol: Report
May 31, 201115 yr comment_528339 Think newer... but not too sensible :lol: I can't help myself... :lol: TRD Hilux! :thumbsup: Report
May 31, 201115 yr Author comment_528345 Closer... but I'm not that rich and don't want a ute for my daily. Think hard... this should give you the answer (sort of). Report
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