Good to know that's an option!That's what I did when I took out the alternator on my daughter's 1.8TSI on the way to taking out the whole accessory bracket to fix a leaking oil seal. Took the alternator out through the top.
Good to know that's an option!That's what I did when I took out the alternator on my daughter's 1.8TSI on the way to taking out the whole accessory bracket to fix a leaking oil seal. Took the alternator out through the top.
Didn't, it flexes enough to slide the alternator between it and the intake manifold. I did release the plastic clip near the headlight on the frame though.How'd it go? Did you remove the ac bracket?
That's the bracket I meant, sounds easier than expectedDidn't, it flexes enough to slide the alternator between it and the intake manifold. I did release the plastic clip near the headlight on the frame though.
The whole process took about 30 minutes with the most time spent sliding the old alternator out carefully, and triple ensuring the belt was realigned properlyThat's the bracket I meant, sounds easier than expected
What were your symptoms for failure?The whole process took about 30 minutes with the most time spent sliding the old alternator out carefully, and triple ensuring the belt was realigned properly
Considering that vw diagnostics were wrong I couldn't tell you anything other than generic alternator failing queues, I found out my issue was something completely different: ground loop from an amp.What were your symptoms for failure?