So the bearings have gone in the alternator (it's definitely not the clutch pulley as mine doesn't have one on the alternator).
Is it possible to replace the bearings in them? I can't seem to find any listed for the alternator on the net.
C5 mk1 alternator.
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Re: C5 mk1 alternator.
Hi, the answer is yes, if you know the specific make/type of alternator you may find a bearing listing somewhere but it will probably be quicker to dismantle the alternator look at the number on the bearings and buy a new pair. It is a fairly easy repair.
Also of course check the brushes and slip rings although they are usually even at quite high mileages.
Hope this assists
Also of course check the brushes and slip rings although they are usually even at quite high mileages.
Hope this assists
Re: C5 mk1 alternator.
citro6hydra wrote: ↑25 Nov 2018, 00:01 Hi, the answer is yes, if you know the specific make/type of alternator you may find a bearing listing somewhere but it will probably be quicker to dismantle the alternator look at the number on the bearings and buy a new pair. It is a fairly easy repair.
Also of course check the brushes and slip rings although they are usually even at quite high mileages.
Hope this assists
Thanks for that information, I have found a replacement alternator on the evilbay for £35, think I'll buy that to stick on the car and then strip mine down whilst it's not in use.
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Re: C5 mk1 alternator.
You should be OK with that, I have never bought a new alternator since they were invented, in fact I don't think I have ever had one fail except in the very early days on a Vauxhall Cresta which seized up and I burnt my fingers on the pulley as the fan belt had been skidding on it.
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