Volvo 240 Alternator Replacement

[@sumdumbmick]

'you don't really need power steering' damn right. I disabled my power steering in my Volvo 244 and never regretted it. it does feel a bit different, but it's not overall much harder to turn except in very specific situations. plus you free up a couple hp from the engine to put into the rear wheels, which is enough that you can actually feel on this car.

[@eddiebryantscrewcomedy]

I bought one for $450 with a burnt out power steering pump, it was a good workout at low speeds but once you're at 25mph it's fine, unfortunately the tranny gave out and I didn't find a replacement in time

[@jeremywayne6631]

I replaced my 92 240's alternator in about 2 hours after watching your video. Thanks!

[@renaatmarchand5852]

I've been watching 'Breaking Bad' for days now and when I started watching your video I thought I was watching it again, your voice sounds exactly like Aaron Paul, Jesse Pinkman. Thanks for the video, now it's my turn to do this, never did.

[@thaddeauscaldwell7101]

Thank you for this great video. I'm having to replace the alternator on my Volvo 1990 240DL .

[@jonathanforeman3270]

The way that engine is acting is how my 1988 244 sedan acts. I drive it for a minute and it goes back to normal. Has never stalled or anything. Definitely scared me after I bought it 😅 I was heading home after a test drive and payment.

[@D1rtywrenches]

Great videos guys. So glade i randomly found your channel.

[@ChileanChimp]

Awesome video, not sure if you still monitor comments but im going to attempt to replace the alternator on my 240 with my friend this weekend. My AC still blows even with it turned off, will this cause issues?

[@KozmikEl7]

Great video, what size tools did you use and also I'm having an issue with the blower or heater still on after you turn off ac unit???....weird thanks in info would help.

[@ClappedOutGarage]

Basic metric tools get the job done. The adjuster is 10mm, the alternator-to-bracket bolts are 13mm I think, etc. A basic set of metric sockets is all you really need. As for the fan, make sure you're AC switch is ALL THE WAY OFF. You really gotta press it in and make sure it's fully off. That is probably you're issue. I've had that happen to me before.

[@KozmikEl7]

Clapped Out Garage thanks for the info!

[@kobyellick904]

What is the wire going from the alternator into the block? What does that do?

[@sheldonw4798]

Did you ever figure out why the car surges at cold start?

[@douglasdowns4846]

The ecu is resetting and in a few minutes or miles it evens out and runs normal.

[@michaela6796]

I’m missing something: I can’t seem to get the tensioner properly adjusted and it keeps squeaking bad! Is there a chance you could include that process? It appears you skipped over it.

[@jourrapide8298]

Not sure if it’s too late of a reply. But to anyone with this question, On the top you have two bolts, one facing the fender and one facing the radiator. Also one on the bottom. So first, loosen the bottom bolt so that the alternator swivels, then tighten the bolt facing the fender so the belt has tension (not too tight cause bolt will snap). Secure the tension by tighten bottom bolt and one facing radiator on the top.

[@Googurty]

@@jourrapide8298 Thanks for this bro, you saved me a bunch of time and lots of cursing 😂

[@ChileanChimp]

​@@jourrapide8298 what to do if my AC still blows even with it turned off, will I still be able to replace the alternator? I'm going to follow this video as a guide with a friend

[@jourrapide8298]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@ChileanChimpYou can still replace your alternator with your AC always being on, should cause no trouble. But note, replacing your alternator won’t change/fix your AC always being on if that’s why you’re replacing it. That would have to do with other components like your AC thermal switch, could even be the washers in the clutch of your compressor worn or missing causing your clutch to always be engaged.

[@Sunspot780]

Where did you get the alternator ?

[@AntonsChanel]

Boom!

[@standarddeviation7963]

What was that screw you loosened at 2:47? For the ground?

[@ClappedOutGarage]

On this alternator the ground wire had a ring terminal on it secured to the back of the alternator case itself. It was a philips on the front of the alternator and a 10mm nut on the rear I believe.

[@standarddeviation7963]

​@@ClappedOutGarage On mine the screw was half covered by the pulley(?) but thankfully I didn't need to mess with it to get the ground off. Thanks for the video, great help. Next can you do one about replacing all the cam seals?

[@ClappedOutGarage]

@@standarddeviation7963 We kind of showed that in our Turbo install video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paO3kqmIotGVjLM we definitely did not do it in a very sophisticated manner but it worked.

[@anilagarwal7575]

I I can not remove the alternator mounting bolt, it’s keep rotating whether tight it or loose it. It’s not coming off, what to do?

[@zach_lullfrominstagram]

Did you have a wrench holding the other end of the bolt?

[@user-fx3yf3vu8n]

Boom

[@jimh9617]

just fyi you didnt need to replace the whole thing... just the 45$ regulator screwed to the back of it..

[@sygraber1582]

sometimes that’s the problem, but if you’re not charging at all, it’s probably the alternator, a faulty regulator almost always sends charge, just too much or too little

[@moonglow757]

What kind of alternator amp is that?

[@ClappedOutGarage]

It's just a stock replacement from what I recall.

[@oldmansoda]

dats a good fwend righ dare

[@paulimorrison62]

you should of replaced bushes instead

[@crs290]

1:47 - LIAR!! LOL

[@LeoFotz]

sloppy

[@anilagarwal7575]

Very bad video