2008 Lincoln MKX alternator replacement

[@shawncapehart5514]

Im a grandfather, a father and a husband. When the vehicle my family is relying broke we were devastated. We font have a lot of money to pay someone to fix it sYour helpful video is helping me to get my kids to work and helping us to be able to feed my family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart sir.

[@wedoitall7676]

I appreciate your comment. You are the reason I decided to start this channel. I'm glad I could be of service to you. You and your family Be blessed sir!!!

[@andreworr4337]

It took me and 2 buddies 3 days to replace my alternator on the 08 lincoln mkx. It was a good 90 degrees outside. Not an easy task but i appreciate this video it was a life saver 👍

[@wedoitall7676]

Glad to help

[@Keys879]

I just did this job today. Though on an 2013 MKZ. Started from the top and ended up from the bottom. Evacuated the Freon system and removed the AC compressor from below. Very straight forward beyond getting the right tool into the tight spaces. On the MKZ you ought to remove the Oil Filter (minimal oil spillage results) in order to easily remove the Alternator and AC Compressor from below. Removing the Stud for the bottom of the AC Compressor can be achieved with vice grips, inch-by-inch but it's doable. Clean the threads up once removed with a wire brush or wire wheel and lube with oil for reinstall. Easy. Took me 3-4 hours today. Replaced the tensioner at the same time. Honestly, hardest part was the bolt on the top of the tensioner! Tight spaces suck! Your video helped tremendously. Thanks!

[@wedoitall7676]

Thank you for sharing with the community....hopefully this will save someone some heartache... great job!!

[@MarkPuckett-xn3pi]

Is this the same process for a 2008 mkz?

[@wedoitall7676]

Should be extremely similar

[@MarkPuckett-xn3pi]

@@wedoitall7676 thank you. I'm getting elbows deep in about an hour. Wish me luck 🤞🏽

[@wedoitall7676]

@MarkPuckett-xn3pi you got it!!

[@brianschwenn5827]

Thanks man … I’m a mechanic myself but haven’t done EVERY job great to be able to check each job out before I tackle them so I don’t do anything not necessary and use the other tricks you showed when needed!

[@wedoitall7676]

I truly appreciate the feedback...we all learn from each other and I try to use the most simple way I can find to help others like you and I. No one's perfect but.together we can figure things out!!

[@reginaldgoodridge5829]

​@wedoitall7676 I want to change the belt also would it be as simple as putting it on while changing the alternator or would i need to take off more stuff to get the belt on?

[@wedoitall7676]

Put it on with the alternator replacement. No need to remove anything else

[@gwendolyncaro800]

Thanks. Was being told a 5hour job, you disproved that easily, I was able to discuss the repair with confidence and saved me hundreds. You are a blessing.

[@wedoitall7676]

So grateful I could help me I hate seeing people get over on us. Blessings to you!!

[@jeremiahjackson533]

What's up man like your video I am also a tick I love the fact that you talk your way all the way through the process key points that we use to get things off and on where the bolts located what you have to be careful of doing preciate it player😊

[@wedoitall7676]

Thank you boss for your comment. People like you are why I do it. Be blessed

[@reginaldgoodridge5829]

Good video, did you have to bleed the radiator?

[@wedoitall7676]

Didn't have to bleed the radiator. Minimal antifreeze was lost during replacement

[@jguzman5202]

6:07 that bolt. We is out. Does the screw slides out with a pry bar or do I have to screw it out?

[@wedoitall7676]

Screw then slide

[@JimmieDeberry]

What size bolt is that, that go on the top of the alternator?

[@wedoitall7676]

I believe it is a 12 or 13

[@JimmieDeberry]

One more question, are all the bolts on the alternator the same size?

[@wedoitall7676]

Yes the two bolts that hold it are the same size.

[@jacuquesbryant5061]

Thank you My Brother

[@wedoitall7676]

You are welcome sir

[@ralphsotelo5475]

Is the alternator placement in the same for an mkz

[@wedoitall7676]

I've been told that it is but not sure boss

[@lucid3067]

Will this help me replace the alternator on an 08 lincoln mkz?

[@wedoitall7676]

Yes sir...very similar

[@lucid3067]

@@wedoitall7676 thank you, it's real difficult finding diy videos on my exact car. Good to know the engines are similar for same year but different models

[@wedoitall7676]

No problem...good luck

[@Livemas-co6kd]

I am here for the same reason, there are almost zero videos for mkz

[@lucid3067]

@@Livemas-co6kd I know there are more videos for the mkx and sometimes the parts don't line up the same way. I usually try to look up the ford fusion because they are built almost exactly the same. Same engines and parts location

[@kayydiggs9160]

Hey Sir What The Labor Charge On Suv This model And Year For Alternator range from And To

[@wedoitall7676]

I normally charge people based on what the can pay. I try to help out as much as possible. A google.search should give you a better ballpark figure and year range tho. Hope this helps

[@jessburger4524]

Why not from the bottom. Removing ac compressor

[@wedoitall7676]

That seemed to be too much work sir. Removing the AC compressor requires removing the freon, then getting the system evacuated and refilled.

[@shahdizzow7021]

Now im ready to do my 07

[@wedoitall7676]

You got it!!

[@stevephillips5825]

just changed mine it was a job pulled the fan & jug it came out easy passed the exhaust on the left sidewhere the air filter is

[@wedoitall7676]

Glad you were able to get it done sir!!

[@Tyler-jm9yz]

​@wedoitall7676 I've read that you can free the compressor and leave the hoses attached- that possible? Also I have a 08 mkZ- how different is the process from the mkX in your video? I can't find any videos of alternator replacement for the mkz. Thanks

[@thomasgary1219]

The most important thing that I learned from watching this is that I'd much rather pay a professional mechanic to do this for me 😂😆 I'm

[@wedoitall7676]

It's really not that bad . You can do it😅😅