Alternator Replacement - 2004 Mustang 3.8L V6

[@israelraya437]

Thanks for the very informative video. I've never done this and your video was so helpful. It took me an hour total including driving to get the part. Everything went just like you said.

[@builditgarage]

Great, glad it worked out good. Thanks for the comment.

[@scarylulululu5077]

Great video I’ve had such a struggle with other videos showing a good angle on how to remove the pully and I’ve finally found this video which is a great angle thank you so much THANK YOUUUU👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@builditgarage]

It was a hard shot to get with it's position and tight proximity to the stuff in front of it. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@scarylulululu5077]

@@builditgarage I appreciate it sm if y’all ever get the chance could u do a caliper replacement for the mustang I have the same model 16 and doing it myself no dad struggling very much tryna to get it working myself would appreciate it a lot thank you for this video

[@builditgarage]

@@scarylulululu5077 so, not the pads but the actual calipers? Ours aren't bad at the moment. Bleeding them is not very fun.

[@firehunter1238]

What do you do if that square hole had a piece chip off and now that isn't an option to take the serpentine belt off?

[@builditgarage]

I guess it is time to get creative. I don't know what equipment/tools you have. Maybe weld a nub on the extension to make it fit the hole you have now. Maybe breakout the engine hoist and hook onto the arm and lift it up. Maybe put some vice grips on it and pull on it that way. Is there any way to put a prybar/screwdriver in there and pry it up? Maybe take the tensioner off and find a replacement at the wrecking yard. You should be able to undo the spring portion with some extension or socket. May the Force be with you.

[@californiabear37c]

That boys knuckles are done after this job 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. He putting all his weight to those bolts trying to loosen them 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@builditgarage]

His knuckles were already scrapped when we started. But yeah I need to have him work out more. At least I didn't make it look real easy when I loosened one for him. At least he learned how to replace it. Who knows if he will remember next time. 😀

[@hugoalberto6084]

Good video 👍🏿

[@builditgarage]

Thanks 💯

[@erickrodriguez6067]

Do you know how many amps was the original alternator (the alternator that came from the factory) of your 2004 ford mustang?

[@builditgarage]

No, that I don't know. When I got the new one I think I selected the one with higher amperage from the auto parts store.

[@bonecrusher1777]

They come stock with 105 amps

[@ronaldplaniden8546]

Just putting it out there, why does everyone seem to remove the positive post off the battery first? Your handle of your wrench could ground out accidently and fry you or blow the top oof your battery off. TAKE OFF THE NEGATIVE POST FIRST, no damage done there if your wrench grounds out.

[@builditgarage]

@@ronaldplaniden8546 thanks for the comment. You must be referring to other videos because I did have my son remove the negative cable and even said "so you don't short anything out". Hope the video was helpful.

[@ronaldplaniden8546]

@@builditgarage Yes, I saw that on other videos, however I learned that from back in the days. I have seen many tops of batteries flying high. Also just off the subject a bit, but even when boosting other vehicles connect the "black or Negative" on a frame away from the batteries.

[@Daniel-yu5ci]

my belt tensioner moves a hell of a lot more difficult than yours 😂

[@builditgarage]

@@Daniel-yu5ci try putting a piece of pipe on the wrench to make it longer.

[@MiguelPayan-m4b]

Forgot your bottom bolt

[@builditgarage]

I think you just missed it somehow. We put in the bottom bolt at 5:40 in the video.

[@MiguelPayan-m4b]

@@builditgarage was joking

[@builditgarage]

@@MiguelPayan-m4b made me look. You got me 😁

[@tammyforbes2101]

Being a Ford product the new one is probably bad to. 😂 if not it want last long. 😂

[@builditgarage]

Great positive attitude. 😁 At least it lasted until my son didn't pay the insurance and NV told him his registration was cancelled and he had to pay 1000 to renew it. So, now the alternator will last forever because it is just sitting in the back yard.