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Re: alternator/owners manual (archive)
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Posted by Julian Seeger on October 23, 2000 at 06:55:40:

In Reply to: alternator/owners manual posted by nick on October 22, 2000 at 13:35:21:


I think my alternator is about to go by the sounds of the bearings. It has always seemed not too solid on the bracket - is this one of the cars shortcomings? Is there a bracket that should be replaced with the alternator or do you make a custom bracket to assist in holding the alternator from twisting when the engine is reved?

Also looking for an '84 633 owners manual for some reason I bought mine with an '85 635 manual. If anyone has an extra or would know where I could find one - it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Nick


I went through this just last week. You need to replace the upper and lower rubber bushes. The get oil contaminated after a period of time which makes the alternator SOFT on its mounts. After re -mounting it make sure you reconnect the earth strap solidly. If it looks a bit sad, replace it because it is your ONLY earthing point.
Hope this helps.

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