Rebuild an alternator
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== Removal and Clean up == | == Removal and Clean up == | ||
+ | * disconnect the vehicle battery, If you have a charger put it on charge during the rebuild. This will help to improve battery life and minimize the load on the fresh alternator after rebuilding. | ||
− | + | *Remove the alternator from the car | |
− | *Remove | + | |
*Get about 2 or 3 cans of gunk, go to the coin wash, spray it with the gunk, then let it soak 5 minutes... THEN set the wash to degrease, spray that for 5 minutes. Follow this with a rinse for 5 to 10 minutes. If available follow with a final rinse of distilled water to eliminate any chance of mineral salts causing issues down the road. Allow dry time OR better yet air blow dry.. | *Get about 2 or 3 cans of gunk, go to the coin wash, spray it with the gunk, then let it soak 5 minutes... THEN set the wash to degrease, spray that for 5 minutes. Follow this with a rinse for 5 to 10 minutes. If available follow with a final rinse of distilled water to eliminate any chance of mineral salts causing issues down the road. Allow dry time OR better yet air blow dry.. |