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hi all i need to replace the alternator on my 1996 vito van. it looks tight to remove and install any tips would be welcome. thanks
 

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Hello and welcome to the forum, it is a big job with a drive shaft needing to be removed.

I can send you the 4 pages of work sheets to do the job. we had another member do the same thing a few weeks back
 
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thanks i was hoping you were not going to say that, about driveshaft removal, could you please forward info thanks
 

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I need an Email address,, you can put it up here and remove it when I say in a few mins
 

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I do not think that explorer wants to do it,,he has gone off line,, it is an awful job to do this weather
 

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Real piggy of a job, even on a ramp!!!


I know when the guy did it 2 weeks back,, took him 2 days and that was in the cold. There are 4 papers on doing this and not for the light hearted
 

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All 4 papers sent, go back onto your last post and use "edit "to remove your Email address
 

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Hello there, Brand new to forum! I also need to change my alternator and would be greatful if Malcolm could get in touch with details of the 4 pages of info - I will attempt D.I.Y - Destroy It Yourself!

Cheers, Karl
 

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Hello there, Brand new to forum! I also need to change my alternator and would be greatful if Malcolm could get in touch with details of the 4 pages of info - I will attempt D.I.Y - Destroy It Yourself!

Cheers, Karl

Hello and welcome.. put your Email address up for a few mins and I will send
 

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4 papers sent Karl.

Please go to your last post and enter "edit" and remove your Email address
 

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Thanks for the rapid reply Malcolm, much appreciated, cheers, Karl.
 

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Hi all, new to the forum, and i'm after some advice on changing my alternator on my vito van, 108 p reg 2.3 diesel
Any help would be greatly recieved
Stu
 


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