Author Topic: 8V Alternator change?  (Read 1528 times)

Offline silksnsc

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8V Alternator change?
« on: 15 July 2003, 22:50 »
Quick question, do have to remove the timing cover to remove the alternator on a 1988 8V with a Valeo Alternator???
Anybody help with a yes or no?

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Offline richandhazel

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Re:8V Alternator change?
« Reply #1 on: 16 July 2003, 01:38 »
No you shouldn't have to remove the timing belt cover.
In the timing belt cover you should find a plastic grommet, which when removed, will expose the Allan head bolt that you're looking for to remove the alternator.

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Re:8V Alternator change?
« Reply #2 on: 16 July 2003, 09:48 »
aahhhh, so thats what the grommet is for!, thanks mate