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Andy W · Joined: 03 May 2015 Posts: 560 Location: Brighton

Hi, I went out on Sunday in the van and noticed the volt meter on the dash reading a constant 12v; great I thought, my wife needs it next week and the battery will soon be dead. Anyway, I put it on charge and ordered a 120A alternator, paying the extra for a fast delivery and it turned up today. I was disappointed though as it meant I would have to fit it tonight but I put on a brave face and went and got the van out of the garage only to see the volt meter reading a healthy 13.5v! Great! I checked it out at the battery and everything was good!
Needless to say, tonight I did not change the alternator but I wonder how long till I find I have to change it.
Anyone had anything similar?

Andy
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1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver

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andyman · Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith

Just wondering when the massive leap in ambient temperatures took place with you? When the sudden thaw took place here (Cumbria) it went from -4 and very dry to +8 and humid overnight, resulting in all cold surfaces covered in moisture/condensation. even under cover. Could this be a (temporary) cause of your anomaly?
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Andy W · Joined: 03 May 2015 Posts: 560 Location: Brighton

That would be very good and quite possible; when I get chance I will look into it further - or be forced into it!

Andy
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1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver

Deker · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood

Inside the Alternator - Possible "sticky brushes"

WARNING, If or when removing Alternator - A. Remove 80 Amp fuse from the fuse box next to right inner wing - or
B. Disconnect battery, this is to prevent blowing the 80 Amp fuse.

Mr D

Andy W · Joined: 03 May 2015 Posts: 560 Location: Brighton

Thanks Mr D
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1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver

Lewis · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 15:11 Post subject:

Deker · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood

You're quite right there Lewis. And two different sizes of 1/4" drive sockets.

The reason I said remove the fuse, is that if a car has "Preset" electric devices, disconnecting the battery would, may/require re-setting such devices.

"Each to their own" I prefer the hardware route over the software route.
(But I can spot scammers, as you know (Just letting the scammers know Wink

))

P.S. I will write a comment about scams in the Common Room section.

Mr D

Andy W · Joined: 03 May 2015 Posts: 560 Location: Brighton

Thanks for the input guys, just need to find time to check everything out now,
Andy
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1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver

ClockworkOwl · Joined: 08 Oct 2019 Posts: 55 Location: Gloucester

I had something similar, caused by a slightly leaky boost hose dripping oil onto the alternator.
I fixed it by setting the hand throttle at around 2500rpm, and spraying brake and clutch cleaner directly into the alternator from outside...

I DON'T recommend this, it's bloody dangerous.., but it did work about 50000k ago. Rolling Eyes

I'm going to take my spare alternator to a local rebuilders whilst he's still in business, it's always good to have a spare.
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91 L300 Super Exceed (well it did once...)