Alfa 159 diesel alternator removal

[@ikhan5]

That’s really awesome. You’re calmness has inspired me to tackle this on my brothers car. Really detailed explanation unlike other videos I’ve seen. Now if only I can get some hot weather to go with my inspiration…. Top job!

[@gbymb]

Thanks, it's all about having enough time to do the job. Dont force anthing, other than the side bumper clips :-) And use axel stands ! If you have any questions don't hesitate. I'll reply faster...

[@MarkofZollo]

Amazing and detailed vid! I'm attempting this today but pretty sure the alt can come out with the PS pump moved which is a much easier job (having done before). I'll report back (if anyone wants to know and I haven't mentioned further, reply to this comment after today)

[@mikebradley4531]

Goodluck

[@mikebradley4531]

Also, making sure you saw my other vid of how to put the stretch belt on.

[@MarkofZollo]

​@mikebradley4531 Yeah, it's the same principle I used changing the AC pump a few months back 👍

[@MarkofZollo]

Started about 13:00, finished by 21:30....😵So, PS pump out, but not enough room to get to long 18 mm bolt. Still, it helped me access belts and other bits, though didn't need to take tensioner off to get that 18 mm bolt & nut. Had to drop AC pump but was really crap to get back on. Perhaps taking the front end off is a little easier 🤷‍♂ Stretch belt was an absolute f***er too, new one did not want to go on!! Anyway, done now....

[@sparkyoc6766]

Thanks for the video. Given me a little more confidence to do the job myself (or with some support from friends).

[@joshbaker9774]

Spot on such a decent detailed video......thank you

[@RBMGT4]

All the bit of removing engine mount to get the aux belt off is completely unnecessary - just slacken off the tension on the belt and remove. Only need to take engine mount off if changing the cam belt.

[@retro.g905]

Pour changer l'alternateur il faut l'enlever, c'est le but de la vidéo

[@donnagrimshaw3512]

When I changed the long auxilliary belt and tensioner on mine I didn't need to remove the engine mount, mount cover or or jack the engine at all to get to the tensioner. I just stuck a long spanner up from underneath in order to turn the tensioner so my friend could take the belt off from the top. Was the reason for removing engine mount and jacking the engine just for that or was it to make space for getting the alternator out as well? I also read in the manual you can release bolts on the compressor in order to release enough tension on the stretch belt to get that one off, I wonder if that is easier than releasing bolts on the alternator and winding it off like you did?

[@khayal46]

Mate I do less work when I rebuild the engine

[@kernowmcrae]

Don't use a screwdriver to release clic-r clamps- there's q specific tool to release and refit that doesn't bend and destroy them.

[@edking5125]

My alternator has just give up.. 2010 2.4 159 ti with only 80k on the clock. Brisbane based, best price I've had on an alternator (like finding unicorn poop) is $780. Thanks for the guide... considering giving it a crack with chrimbo coming up.. need to save the pennies.

[@gbymb]

Yep, all true. You just have to be able to get a little height, and try do it without too many breaks.... lots of bits to remember where they came from. Any questions I'll try help.

[@EarlyBitcoiner]

He basically disassembled the entire car so he can get out the alternator

[@jonathanrabbitt]

Did you do your water pump and timing belt while you were in there? I did that when I first got the car in 2013 @ 106k, but now my alternator is no longer charging, @ 190k. What a ball ache.

[@gbymb]

I'm sorry but I don't remember. I know that with v6's I always did it.

[@drincogni]

I wonder how many km/miles did that alternator/car have?thanks in advance for an answer

[@gbymb]

Hi, its an '09 with 180,000. Km at time of change.

[@drincogni]

@@gbymb thanks mine is a 08 159 2.4 with around 135 000 km ,most often people dont realise how mileage matters and give an idea when the end is near.i believe its a bosch alternator ,it all held quite well!is the engine bay ECU still original?the box between radiator and battery?thanks

[@gbymb]

@@drincogni yep, I did remap it to delete the dpf and error. Makes a big difference.

[@drincogni]

@@gbymb i am on an island and no one can remap here, so we ended drilling the DPF with a standard masonry drill welded to a long rond only 1 hole, and i disconnected the swirl flaps and left it in open position and changed engine oil from 5w40 to 5w30 low ash and since the no more limp mode or blocked DPF.

[@gbymb]

@@drincogni i did mine via email to uk. Had a usb device which I got off ebay to extract/install to ecu firmware .

[@sto7yan77]

хубаво видео и полезно.почвам разглобяването днес.но как слагате малкия ремък.благодаря предварително

[@gbymb]

I'm not sure what you mean by 'little strap"

[@sto7yan77]

@@gbymb въпроса ми беше за 595.всичко е ок.благодарение на твоето видео успях да се справя.днес ще купя нов алтернатор

[@sto7yan77]

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[@mechanickitten]

Amazing work and video, many thanks for posting this, where did you get the Alternator from?? My 159 JTDm 2.4 has developed some serious electrical issues, after driving for a little while the battery light comes on the dash and if I keep driving it will reach to a point where at low RPMs the car stalls and doesn't start again as if the battery is flat, checked the battery while the engine was running Alternator Doesn't seem to charge the battery, at first I thought it was the battery that was faulty but after testing that it became obvious that the fault is elsewhere. Put the battery on charge at home and reinstalled it, car started but then the same exact problem occurred! The car is pretty standard apart from from an AUX adaptor installed to the hedunit. What was the problem with your car??

[@gbymb]

My car would run if the battery had charge, so, aircond off. lights/radio off. 2.4 ti. charge light was on, but I could drive it, as long as I had charge. see if you can get to the back of the alternator, to read volts off the heavy cable.

[@mechanickitten]

@@gbymb thanks, where did you get the alternator from? As in which seller? If you don't mind

[@gbymb]

@@mechanickitten where in the world are you?

[@mechanickitten]

@@gbymb Australia sir :)

[@mechanickitten]

@@gbymb thought you were from here too 😅

[@mikebradley4531]

Agreed, I just don't have one 😑

[@LuXoR1590]

ty

[@sto7yan77]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@sparkyoc6766]

Thanks for the video. Given me a little more confidence to do the job myself (or with some support from friends).

[@sparkyoc6766]

Thanks for the video. Given me a little more confidence to do the job myself (or with some support from friends).

[@gbymb]

Good luck, Just make sure you have the time and space, and you'll be fine. FYI, are you close to replacing a timing belt? then now is a good time to do it :-) contact me if you need any info ... I may be able to help.

[@sparkyoc6766]

@@gbymb yes. Thought I'd do the TB and water pump at the same time. Just trying to make sure that the alternator is the only issue. Got the car back after a routine service and it started/drove fine but wouldn't start an hour later. Battery was dead as a dead dingos donger. Jumped ok but died as soon as jumper taken off. So I think the other electrics are ok but the alt and pretty new battery were dead. So I think the alt shorted the battery. Bit of an electrical burning smell and the engine bay seemed too hot after an hour. Any other thoughts? I'll give you a shout if/when I get into trouble. Thanks

[@gbymb]

You you need to chk the alternator. With the engine off, get a lead to the heavy + terminal of the alternator, get a meter accross it, (and earth), Start the engine ( if the battery is charged), idle is fine, you should get 13.8v-ish. If no volts, it's bad. turn off, disconnect the battery, incase of short. The wiring on the back of the alterntor get hot and may have a short, check it. FYI, a sparky can check the alternator when it's out. You then can continue to the TB. etc. BTW the alternator is crazy expensive new. Another check is put an amp meter in line with the +ve teminal of the battery, when it's off. good luck

[@sparkyoc6766]

Finally got the alternator replaced this weekend. Amazon pissed me about for 2 months and then Repco came to the rescue. Got a Bosch unit for $500. All back together now and drives well. Thanks again

[@steveash656]

Many thanks from the UK. Really helpful.