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07-08-2016, 02:09 PM
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S3 - On the open road
 Join Date: Oct 2008
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Rebuilt Valeo alternator - pulley too tight?
I am in the process of replacing the original alternator in my car. I've gone for a Valeo re-manufactured unit, part number 437320.
Unpacking the unit, I've noticed that the pulley is very tight. So tight that I can't turn it by hand and need quite a bit of force with a ratchet to even get it to move. Bad unit? The unit that came out span freely. The pulley is sitting on a spindle with, I think a 22m nut on it. I could get a garage to loosen it with air, if that were a way of solving the problem. |
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08-08-2016, 08:59 AM
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Driving it like I nicked it
Join Date: Mar 2009
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I bought the same unit a few years back.
No issues turning etc. I would replace the unit if I were you. |
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08-08-2016, 10:41 AM
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S6, Sport On, Traction Off
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
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it should have 0 resistance so get it replaced if you can.
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13-08-2016, 02:27 PM
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S3 - On the open road
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 102
Casino cash: $5788 |
Swapped and all sorted - thanks both.
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