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Well it aint no alternator problem... FCUKed (pics)

Post by Victor Meldrew » Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:21 pm

Help. Need an alternator. I need to get it fitted before Tuesday latest

Any info on suppliers appreciated.
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Post by ed » Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:27 pm

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Post by steve_weegie » Thu Jun 28, 2007 11:54 pm

You could try pentland components in edinburgh. They've usually got a heap of stock and can get parts pretty quick....

http://www.pentlandcomponents.com/

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Post by Lawrence » Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:37 am

I have a spare here

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Post by Andy G » Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:53 am

just sold a brand new one as well!

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Post by Stu160 » Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:30 am

I also have a new one in stock,or call euro car parts,or pentland comp.

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Post by BiggestNizzy » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:14 am

I might have one off a metro, will have a look when I get home. its your if

A. I can find it
B. you can pick it up.
C. I don't fall asleep and forget.
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Post by Victor Meldrew » Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:36 pm

Thanks to the great response from all. Managed to source one from Stu. MacK is bringing it over for me.

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Post by MacK » Fri Jun 29, 2007 5:31 pm

John

you have a PM

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Post by Victor Meldrew » Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:10 pm

I am now in the possetion of a brand new K series alternator..

Many thanks to MacK and Stu. :lol:
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Post by Shug » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:18 pm

Stu - a man who knows alternators ;)

Glad you got it sorted quick mate.
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Post by Victor Meldrew » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:22 pm

Shug wrote:Stu - a man who knows alternators ;)

Glad you got it sorted quick mate.
will be attempting the fitting on Sunday, looks like rear arch liner out for access... to fat to lean over and reach it without that.. :lol:
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Post by Victor Meldrew » Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:07 am

Found something sitting on the undertray... do you recognise what it is....?

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wheel arch liner removed...not pretty..

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Post by ed » Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:21 am

Doh, that looks like the cam pulley/ belt! :(
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Post by steve_weegie » Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:22 am

eek :!: :!: omfg that doesnt look pleasant. :shock:

Has the whole pulley sheared off? Any damage to the cambelt components???
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