pmpnu2 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 i have a 2003 ford taurus with the 3.0 duratech engine. my alt is on the passengers side of the engine, in the back close to the firewall, down at the bottom. how the f**k do i get to it so i can do my big 3? ive tried from the top, the bottom, and thru the fender well. no luck. PLEASE HELP!!!!! if anyone has done this or seen it done please let me know how you did it. thanks guys Quote 2001 chevy blazer xtreme my blazer xtreme build On top of all that, my little sister is marrying a real fuckin winner tomorrow I've gotten that much wood just viewing this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcary Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Sounds like my PT! Most likely from underneath the car, might be a 'splash shield' to remove, and also might need to remove the front wheel. Quote PTCary 2003 SMD PT Cruiser 2011 Honda CBR 250R 2010 Mazda 3i Sport MY BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 hit up a taurus website. if you still cant figure it out by the time i get off work, ill ask my ford mechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmpnu2 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 hit up a taurus website. if you still cant figure it out by the time i get off work, ill ask my ford mechanic ive searched the web and havnt found anything. its really being a pain in my ass. im tempted to go trade in my car!!! lol maybe not, but this does suck!!! Quote 2001 chevy blazer xtreme my blazer xtreme build On top of all that, my little sister is marrying a real fuckin winner tomorrow I've gotten that much wood just viewing this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmpnu2 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Sounds like my PT! Most likely from underneath the car, might be a 'splash shield' to remove, and also might need to remove the front wheel. no, i tried that. theres too much crap in the way Quote 2001 chevy blazer xtreme my blazer xtreme build On top of all that, my little sister is marrying a real fuckin winner tomorrow I've gotten that much wood just viewing this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 if i remember right, the easiest way is to unbolt one of the motor mounts it has a stud that goes down through the subframe and i think its a 19mm or a 21mm then u can use a jack and a block of wood and jack the motor up some there is a splash shield on the taurus the inner fender take it out gives alot more access to the alt there. thats what he had to say in the im lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew2944r Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Jesus and thats the easiest way, lool Good Luck man, lool Quote Team Ampere Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 hopefully it helps lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXmike800 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 fuckk that all that for a big 3? might as well put a bigger alt while your down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Just_Rob Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Seriously, that car is one of 3 that I refused to do installs on because of where that alternator is... For someone that is good with installs, mechanicing etc, and someone with a lift, all the proper tools and patience it's 3 hours to R&R that alternator.. Without all that, 4,5, even 6 hours.. It is BURIED in there... Be VERY careful with the output stud on the factory 4G alternator, they are easy to break and you will have to cut the surrounding plastic of the B+ post to get a bigger terminal on them.. To even get to the alt to do the big 3 is a PITA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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