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Post by limitededition on Aug 11, 2011 18:20:08 GMT -8
Hey guys,
I own a blue '02 SVT and just came across this forum. Glad to see a Foci forum in Vegas.
I'm actually looking for a reputable shop to take the car to as I don't have the patience or time to replace the alternator and pass. side drive shaft. Any Focus trusted shops around here?
Thanks in advance-
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Post by bobstone2131 on Aug 11, 2011 18:22:52 GMT -8
Well we do a lot of tech get together's / meets, what part of town are you in? We are always available to help out another Focus owner, let us know.
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Post by limitededition on Aug 11, 2011 18:33:47 GMT -8
South - 215 and Warm Springs area.
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Post by 808domi54 on Aug 11, 2011 18:35:23 GMT -8
Welcome! Glad to see another SVT here.
Like Bob said above we have tech get together's etc.. I'm sure one of us would like to help you swap your alternator & drive shaft.
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Post by limitededition on Aug 11, 2011 19:02:47 GMT -8
Unfortunately the car isn't mobile, or at least can't go very far - the alt. is beyond dead and there isn't enough juice to power the car's electronics.
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Post by 808domi54 on Aug 11, 2011 19:05:22 GMT -8
Maybe one of us can come and help. I'll talk to a fellow club member about possibly coming and helpin' you swap out your alt.
Could possibly get this done for you in time for the MT Charleston run if you'd be able to go.
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Post by limitededition on Aug 11, 2011 19:14:56 GMT -8
Awesome, thank you.
I have a fairly decent set of tools in my garage and I had the alt. just about removed yesterday but could not figure out how to loosen the tensioner pulley to drop the belt, so I put everything back together...
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Post by eggyolkedzx3 on Aug 11, 2011 20:11:56 GMT -8
Oh what fun alternators are, lol. I've done a few of them myself. You're actually really close to me, I'm near Windmill and Pecos. If you want, we could arrange something for me to come over help/ guide you. I'm doing a timing belt and motor mounts on my dads SVT tomorrow but I could help you this weekend if you wanna start taking it apart back to the point where you got stuck.
As for the tensioner, take out a 13mm and 15mm box end wrench. Going from the top, put the 13 box end on the tensioner and take the box end of the 15 and slip it over the open end of the 13 to create more leverage. Hope that makes sense. Now turn the wrenchs as if you were tightening the tensioner bolt and the tensioner will move upwards giving some slack to the belt. Slip belt off alternator pulley and let the tensioner spring back. You'll also need to support the engine with a jack and block of wood under the oil pan as you'll need to remove the passenger side motor mount.
Although this job is a P.I.T.A, its not too bad. I'd definitely save your money and do it yourself (with my help) unless you're in a time crunch. In that case, I'd recommend taking it to Pepboys over on Sunset and Pecos and have Doug (my dad) work on it. He's been a mechanic for over 40 years and DD's an SVTF. Good luck!
edit: Oh and I recommend getting a FORD reman alternator. Autozone and likewise part place alternators have issues. I wasnt to happy when I installed a supposedly "new" alternator just to find out it was a dud also. After reading on FocusFanatics.com and FocalJet.com, I wasnt the only one either.
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Post by Bös Engel on Aug 11, 2011 20:21:07 GMT -8
Welcome. Sorry to hear about your problems with the Focus. I'd lend a hand but I'm working 2 jobs and am also in the process of moving before the end of the month.
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Post by limitededition on Aug 11, 2011 21:37:09 GMT -8
This weekend would be fine, I just need it back on the road again by Monday. I get what you are saying about the tensioner, its actually executing it that I don't see happening. I'll pick up an alternator tomorrow and start taking it apart again and see where I get this time.
I'm also wanting to replace my test pipe with a stock cat - so if anyone is interested in a test pipe let me know. If I can get to the upper bolts I'll be swapping that as well this weekend.
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Post by mdfords on Aug 12, 2011 12:56:09 GMT -8
Welcome FD, glad to see another Foci enthusiast!!!
let me know if i can help i have done the Alt on mine twice and like Steve said you have to support the engine and lift it just a little bit to wiggle the Alt out, atl least that is how it is on a duratec
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Post by robertn78 on Aug 12, 2011 13:16:28 GMT -8
Welcome!!! If you are on Facebook, like us on Focal distortion!!!
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Post by limitededition on Aug 12, 2011 15:25:35 GMT -8
I'm really impressed with the amount of responses and willingness to help from such a small forum. I've been apart of many other larger car club forums before and none of them offered support like this.
Anyway, I plan on giving it another go tomorrow so if anyone would like to help out I'd be more than happy to provide compensation for time or pizza, beer, soda, whatever...
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Post by mdfords on Aug 12, 2011 15:39:05 GMT -8
that is what we are all about here at FD!!!
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Post by eggyolkedzx3 on Aug 13, 2011 11:37:04 GMT -8
Feel free to text/call me at 702-460-0114 or PM me here to set something up if you still need help. Just finished timing belt, serpentine belt, and motor mounts on my dads car, should be free for the weekend now.
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