Hello, my 85, 380 SL has 115,000. I was thinking of rebuilding my alternator as a preventative measure. The car is running fine, but not sure if with the miles on the car, it would be a good Idea to take care of it now?
Now, the problem is that I'm not too sure about the process. My first guess is to disconnect the battery, and then disconnect the wires from the alternator.
looking at the engine bay from the front I can see that there are two bolts holding the alternator, one of the bolts must the the tensioner, my guess is that it's the one on the right side looking at engine from front, and the second, bolt, seems to be holding the bracket. that has a star shape washer that holds the alternator in that position.
Does the Alternator come out from the top? Are there other bolts, at the back?
there is very little room to work from. Do I have to raise the car?
IF anyone has done this before would appreciate your impute?
I've done some searches, but have found nothing. I have the MB, CD, but that does not cover how to take off the Alternator. Disappointing!
Thanks for any help!
D.
Now, the problem is that I'm not too sure about the process. My first guess is to disconnect the battery, and then disconnect the wires from the alternator.
looking at the engine bay from the front I can see that there are two bolts holding the alternator, one of the bolts must the the tensioner, my guess is that it's the one on the right side looking at engine from front, and the second, bolt, seems to be holding the bracket. that has a star shape washer that holds the alternator in that position.
Does the Alternator come out from the top? Are there other bolts, at the back?
there is very little room to work from. Do I have to raise the car?
IF anyone has done this before would appreciate your impute?
I've done some searches, but have found nothing. I have the MB, CD, but that does not cover how to take off the Alternator. Disappointing!
Thanks for any help!
D.