E320 CDI alternator replacement

[pgh13]

It's on a 2004 straight 6.....

Is it best coming out from underneath or from up top. If from the top, does the fan assembly need to come out?

Thanks

 

[pgh13]

So; I've taken the fan out to give room to work. The alternator is disconnected and loose but I can't see a way to get it past the radiator. Does anyone have any tips .....please!

Its one of the alternators that is fixed by 4 bolts across the body. all the YT videos seem to be fixed by 2 bolts running front to back; maybe that makes a difference?

 

[jp williams]

So; I've taken the fan out to give room to work. The alternator is disconnected and loose but I can't see a way to get it past the radiator. Does anyone have any tips .....please!

Its one of the alternators that is fixed by 4 bolts across the body. all the YT videos seem to be fixed by 2 bolts running front to back; maybe that makes a difference?

Does this help you ?

 

[Snake Charmer]

I have a 2004 E320 CDI with the "high capacity dynamo", fortunately I have not had to remove mine yet but looking under there, can you not drop it down with the under tray removed?

 

[mioba]

is it a OM613 or OM648

 

[pgh13]

is it a OM613 or OM648

648

 

[mioba]

W211 E320 CDI Alternator DIY - MBWorld.org Forums

Diesel Forum - W211 E320 CDI Alternator DIY - OK I thought I would do a DIY here specific to E320 CDI as some parts are different from other models. This shows both complete replacement and just replacement of voltage regulator, which in my case solved the issue. I kept getting Battery low...

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[pgh13]

648

 

[pgh13]

Does this help you ?

It's that type of alternator, but he kind of glossed over getting it out.....I can here Ronnie Barker saying, ' you jer, jer jiggle it!'

 

[pgh13]

Bad light stopped play for today; well, sore back, more like.

 

[pgh13]

I think the plan for tomorrow is to try to replace the regulator in situ as that is, I think, the most likely problem. The bearings feel ok and when it stopped working, it was sudden, no-output.

 

[LostKiwi]

If you're still struggling on the weekend give me a shout and I can pop down see if I can be of use.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Do you have the under tray off?

 

[pgh13]

Do you have the under tray off?

I've got the front section off. I'll do the mid section tomorrow and see if that helps.

 

[pgh13]

If you're still struggling on the weekend give me a shout and I can pop down see if I can be of use.

Thanks very much for the offer. I'll let you know

 

[pgh13]

Thanks very much for the offer. I'll let you know

I've got a regulator coming, hopefully, tomorrow.... Hope that sorts it.

 

[pgh13]

Update: Regulator arrived and fitted. Now charging again. Thanks for the suggestions.

FYI, Alastair... Electro-Start at Daventry supplied the reg - £34 for aftermarket.

 

[jp williams]

Twas not the ALTERNATOR THEN ?

 

[pgh13]

Twas not the ALTERNATOR THEN ?

Yes it was. The regulator is part of the alternator. It

 

[pgh13]

It regulates the output at 14v.