How to replace ALTERNATOR - Ford (Volvo) 2.0 TDCi (Galaxy, S-Max, Mondeo, Kuga)

[@user-fq3mg9pk6k]

This video made my day!!! I needed it when replayce it on my galaxy 2012.

[@wawayltd]

I have another video doing the same job, but in an easier way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaqao3qHmcZ4n8Usi=SNfD6T_4yxMloBK2

[@alperraim1385]

Thanks, you have saved my life. The battery light on dash did not come on, the symptoms was electric sterrig malfunction

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome! By the way, I have another video about same alternator job, but done in easier way. Please check this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaqao3qHmcZ4n8Usi=orDC1Z3J_COnLcTJ

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Brilliant video there thanks for sharing that information very well explained 😀

[@wawayltd]

Thanks! I have another video where I show how to replace the alternator a bit easier way, without removing fuel filter.

[@wawayltd]

I'm glad if it helps. Here is the link to an easier way, just in case: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaqao3qHmcZ4n8U

[@wawayltd]

My friend, I have sent you the link three days ago, it's in the comment above. Here it is again: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaqao3qHmcZ4n8U

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Do you know where the return fuel ⛽️ diesel pipe connects to the engine near the air filter and battery box its like a u shape

[@wawayltd]

@ANDY-we7mr Sony, Andy. I don't remember much of that Ford.

[@gulvinders.24-7]

Thank you for this video. This car has the same layout as my 2013 C-Max 2L TDCi. I managed to replace the alternator in my car last year with your video's help but I couldn't access the tensioner nut without removing the wheel for access from underneath. 16 months later my alternator has packed up again and I am trying to replace it again. Got as far as the tensioner. How on earth did you manage to get a spanner round that nut as it wasn't shown in the video? Some quick advice will be appreciated as I have misplaced the wheel locking nut and I am struging for access from the top. There is hardly any clearance in the C-Max. Any suggestions. Thanks

[@wawayltd]

I think you should sort out your locking nut, as the wheel needs to be removable. I'm not sure how easy (or hard) to access tensioner from the top. By the way, I made another video about alternator replacement on the same car, but easier. Hope it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaqao3qHmcZ4n8U

[@gulvinders.24-7]

Thank you for the prompt reply. I managed to gain access. Had to remove the wheel. Do you have a video on reconnecting the tube underneath the fuel filter? Mine came off from the bottom end. Also when I manage to reconnect it do i need to prime it? Must get my car on the road again quickly. Thank you again for your great videos with easy explnations. I have learned so much from you. :-)

[@wawayltd]

If fuel filter is empty, them it needs priming (filling up). I have no experience with that bottom pipe, sorry. Also that car in the video is not mine. In my second alternator video fuel filter is not involved.

[@gulvinders.24-7]

Thank you again for replying. First time, last year, I replaced the alternator exactly like in this video by following your helpful clear instructions in this video. This time however I accidentally yanked out the pipe from underneath as at 10.40 point in the video. I have taken the alternator out but before I fit the new one in I have to fit that pipe back but I cannot see a point or a place where it has detached from. Can you please try and let me know where or to what it should be connected to? Also what is that pipe for? If that pipe hadn't come out everything would be sorted. I wonder if a diagram of connection is available. Thank you for your great help. God bless.

[@wawayltd]

From what I can see on 10:41, also I had a look on eBay, where they sell these filter housings - it looks like the plastic end is connected to the housing by 2 little bolts. It depends where you got it disconnected. To me looks like further down it's a push-on hose on that plastic pipe end.

[@Stephen_Prince]

Thank you top video on changing alternator on a Ford, really appreciated your time

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Stephen, and Happy New year! 😊👍🏻

[@00748040]

As far as I know there are 3 types of pulley. So which one did you install 🤔

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Do you have a video on the ford focus mk3 titanium x diesel alternator putting it back together iam struggling a bit with the black intake casing case 😊

[@wawayltd]

Sorry, mate, I don't have a Focus or any experience with the Focus. I wish I could help, but there is nothing I can do. Keep trying. I hope it works out.

[@ANDY-we7mr]

​@@wawayltd hi mate got the same Engine durtech got the intake casing on after replacing the alternator mate the car 🚗 won't start but there a pipe off near the battery and air box coming from the fuel tank its got a u bend on the pipe have you got a idea where it goes please 🙏 😊

[@wawayltd]

@ANDY-we7mr Sorry, mate, that Ford in the video is not even my car. It's my friend's. And even he doesn't have it anymore for a couple of years. I have nothing to refer to. It was a while ago when I filmed it. All I can say is that when fuel lines get disrupted, if you get a lot of air inside, you need to bleed it. Have a look for videos where the fuel filter gets replaced. Check all pipes and connections. I can see you are stuck with this for some time. But don't worry, you'll get there. I've been in similar situations. Stay cool, and you'll work it out. I believe in you!

[@gerrardmcnally5975]

absolutely brilliant video

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Gerrard 👍

[@lynx200]

How many bolts nuts are holding that fuel housing ?

[@wawayltd]

You don't need to disconnect fuel housing. Here is better, easier way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaqao3qHmcZ4n8Usi=lPTZ0b411XAijMvc

[@lynx200]

Many thanks for the reply that looked much easier

[@00748040]

Good job, to remove the alternator, the only thing which worried me is about the type of pulley that you did not mention 🤔

[@wawayltd]

Thanks.. I have a separate video about that pulley.

[@risbanraja1016]

Hi, i changed the alternator on my ford galaxy 2009 2.0 tdci yesterday. I put everything back in place but now the car is not starting battery power is good too! Can you please tell me what it can be? Just mention when i removed the fuel filter i spilled quite abit of fuel ! Please help

[@wawayltd]

Probably, there is an air gap in the fuel system, and it needs to be primed. Is it turning, but not starting?

[@risbanraja1016]

@@wawayltd thanks for the reply! Yes its turning but not starting, i will try to bleed the fuel system and see how that goes

[@wawayltd]

Please check some videos about fuel filter change, they show priming.

[@risbanraja1016]

@@wawayltd thank you i will check it now

[@Jarmolepisto-xg9tl]

Kiitoksia videostasi, siitä oli suuri apu. Smax 2,0d 2011. Hankalaa olisi ollut itse selvittää purku järjestys ja ruuvien paikat.

[@fathead7]

This is the same as 2013 2.0TDCi Kuga as well, just getting my alternator out now to change the pulley that failed

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Damon, good to know it works for other cars. 👍

[@gasdude1]

how do you tell that the pulley failed?

[@wawayltd]

It's supposed to be clutch-pulley (like a bycicle wheel - you keep rolling even you're not turning pedals), so when engine revs drop it keeps spinning. If it gets stuck, then it causes vibration. It has small pulley, so revs of alternator are way higher than the engine and it behaves like a flywheel that affects smoothness of the engine... What? 😁 Long story short - it gets noisy and vibrates!

[@fathead7]

@@gasdude1 it was rattling a little bit for a while, but then the pulley came apart and was rubbing on the chassis rail making a horrible screaching so knew something was going very wrong!

[@mattshepherd7625]

Thanks for the video, super helpful!

[@wawayltd]

I have another video with the same car and same alternator, but done in an easier way, please check one of my recents.

[@consul6262]

Looks right pain in the arse, just replaced my belt tensioner, thinking it was the reason, for horrible noise on my Smax, not looking forward to tackling the alternator 😕 thanks for the video.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome. 👍 Maybe it's just alternator clutch pulley, not the whole alternator?

[@consul6262]

@@wawayltd thanks for the reply, was wondering the same, charges ok, just squeals on acceleration.

[@tezraym]

@@consul6262 Mine is squealing after 3000rpm thinking it's the pulley too just need to find a video how to replace on this engine did you do yours

[@wawayltd]

You can replace pulley in this one without removing alternator, I did it once, but I didn't make a video. Just drop the belt off, use special tool to undo the pulley (it can be very tight), also I raised the engine a little with jack (use padding and go careful) to get over that body panel, you'll know what I mean when you try it. I changed my mind of making video on this one, because of dodginess of raising engine... but it worked for me.

[@tezraym]

@@wawayltd Thank you so much for getting back to me I am scared of lifting the engine but will do as much research I can to see where the Jack should go and attempt it thanks very much for the advice

[@Salad_Dodger77]

Is the powershift different

[@wawayltd]

This one is the powershift. By the way, I have another video with the same car, how to replace the alternator, but with a different, easier approach.

[@croc786]

How did you put the tensioner back in?

[@wawayltd]

I didn't take it out. All I did was turning it clockwise to release tension on a belt. You can lock it with a pin or carefully release it back - effectively it's a pulley on a lever with spring. I didn't undo any bolts or nuts on it.

[@omerafzalmalik]

Another good informative video 👍🏼 Pls consider a same video for Sharan/Alhambra

[@wawayltd]

Thanks. I've replaced alternator couple times on my Sharan already, but it was always when I didn't have time for video.. Maybe next time.

[@omerafzalmalik]

Just wondering mate, Do you fix general public cars as well or just friends and family only.

[@wawayltd]

Firstly, I wouldn't like to take responsibility for someone else's car, and secondly I don't quite have free time to do it.. So probably - no, sorry.

[@williamkarlberg2375]

Got air in the system now tho, so cant start

[@wawayltd]

I have another video how to replace this alternator without messing with the filter, but this one still gets most views. Try to bleed fuel like after fuel filter change..

[@ruudkramer8536]

thank you... i made it thx to you

[@wawayltd]

Cars are easy, once you start diy.. You're very welcome 👍

[@myleswaller]

Yeah another video

[@wawayltd]

Found some time for editing today. Need to go back to work now... back to reality :)

[@nenadradu6718]

It's lot of work

[@wawayltd]

Not too bad, it's doable.

[@Emils2006]

Its such a weird engine layout.

[@wawayltd]

It's awkward, but not too bad once you get used to.