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Old 01-09-2004, 04:58 PM   #1
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Default Changing Alternator

How hard of a job is it to change an alternator on an sl1 1997 automatic? Is it a DIY job? Thanks
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Old 01-10-2004, 03:17 AM   #2
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it can be a DIY....but bein that its cold out now id suggest takin it to a garage to get it done. to get to the alternator you have to reach thru the passenger wheel well and disconnect everything to make it the eaiest. now would be the time to change the belt too if it needs it. i got an alternator for i think $100 and had meinike install it and a belt for like $130.....the mechanic said it was a total ***** to do
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Old 01-10-2004, 03:30 AM   #3
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Yeh, I did mine myself too. It took me forever, but it got done.
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Old 01-10-2004, 03:32 AM   #4
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It helps of course to have excellant directions... http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/sho...threadid=23960
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its about an hour job at most, more if its your first time.
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Old 01-16-2004, 03:55 AM   #6
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takes me 30 min to take mine out and put it back, the top one sucks because you have to access it from the top. get a hayes manual, it will help for years to come!
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