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simonw · Nov 30, 2007

Hello all,

i am trying to sort out replacing the Alternator on a Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue. Before i get started i would appreciate some advice on how easy a job this is. Does anyone know? Land Rover want over £700 to replace it so any help would be welcome.

Thanks.

Sean · Nov 30, 2007

take it to a small indy place - bet you get change outta £250

simonw · Nov 30, 2007

Thank you.

Small indy place? Where and what is one of those?

Sean · Nov 30, 2007

any competent independent garage would give you a much better price, and probably much better service

if we knew where you were peeps ere might be able to recommend one

simonw · Nov 30, 2007

Thats brilliant, i am based in Reading Berkshire, thanks for your help Sean.

Sean · Nov 30, 2007

thats where i was born, not far from Caversham bridge

try these

Turbo 4x4
Tel: 01189 482853

The Mad Hat Man · Nov 30, 2007

try Paul Edwards at SVP on 07768 918055. very helpful guy.

he will come to you too

Sean · Nov 30, 2007

or R A ENGINEERING - 0118 957 1369

slob · Nov 30, 2007

or do it yerself, its not a hard nor complicated job.
not sure how much, if any , crap you'd have to remove to get to the alt on yer RR.

for the alt on its own its most likely 3 bolts and an electrickle plug

The Mad Hat Man · Nov 30, 2007

blurry eck - an elpful fred wiv no banter.

simonw · Nov 30, 2007

Thanks Guys, thats a real help. The guy at Turbo 4x4 has already come back in with a lower quote.

simonw · Nov 30, 2007

I have thought about doing it myself but where is the damn thing? Is it under the block on the right? (as you look at the block from the top)?

slob · Nov 30, 2007

take a piccy and we'll tell yer.. most alts if not all are on that side with yer PS pump on the other side.

Sean · Nov 30, 2007

simonw said:
I have thought about doing it myself but where is the damn thing? Is it under the block on the right? (as you look at the block from the top)?

is yer dunt know what it looks like it might not be a good idea to DIY

how much did Mr Turbo quote btw ?

slob · Nov 30, 2007

boolocks get in there and lurn? yer alt will have wires on the back, usually one small and either one or two thicker ones. get a book and just take yer time ? if yer get stuck someone here will put yer right

simonw · Nov 30, 2007

I have changed them before but just now on this bloody thing. He quoted alot less than anywhere else. £299 + VAT. for the part then his hourly labour charge.

I am going to have alook over the weekend.

slob · Nov 30, 2007

350ish fer an alt?? just go fer the plain one and not the gold plated, diamond encrusted one

simonw · Nov 30, 2007

i know tell me about it.

Sean · Nov 30, 2007

ring craddocks for a price - then find a local garage to fit it, at least then you'll know you've not paid cost +100% or whatever garages add to parts

CharlesY · Nov 30, 2007

The Mad Hat Man said:
blurry eck - an elpful fred wiv no banter.

I hope y'all bash your thumbs FLAT the next time you touch a hammer!

Is that OK?

CharlesY

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