ReadySalted
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Evening all,
My defenders got a nasty rattle/ knocking noise, which is coming from the alternator. The pulley has got about a millimetre of play in it, and the alternator itself appears to be a bit loose, so possibly missing a bolt or something.
In order to have a better look at it, and potentially replace it, I need better access so having consulted the haynes manual it looks as though I need to;
-Drain cooling system
-Remove the top rad hose and intercooler hose
-Undo fan and remove it
-Remove fan cowling
-Remove air box.
Is that correct or is there an easier way?
Oh and I have a feeling my PAS pump is buggered. Is there a test for this? (While at a standstill with the engine running, there is a fair bit of play in the steering wheel maybe about 20 or 30 degrees, but there is no wine from the pump or anything and the steering is very wobbly above 40mph!)
Any help much appreciated.
My defenders got a nasty rattle/ knocking noise, which is coming from the alternator. The pulley has got about a millimetre of play in it, and the alternator itself appears to be a bit loose, so possibly missing a bolt or something.
In order to have a better look at it, and potentially replace it, I need better access so having consulted the haynes manual it looks as though I need to;
-Drain cooling system
-Remove the top rad hose and intercooler hose
-Undo fan and remove it
-Remove fan cowling
-Remove air box.
Is that correct or is there an easier way?
Oh and I have a feeling my PAS pump is buggered. Is there a test for this? (While at a standstill with the engine running, there is a fair bit of play in the steering wheel maybe about 20 or 30 degrees, but there is no wine from the pump or anything and the steering is very wobbly above 40mph!)
Any help much appreciated.
