Posted By: limechallenger
PT Cruiser Alternator question! - 02/09/11 01:45 AM
Hey Guys I posted this on the Question and answer forum and didn't get too much action ,so I thought I'd give the General a shot!
I 've got to replace the alternator in my daughters 01 PT ! Anything I need to look out for? any Horror stories.or problems with these? Any sugestions on easy methods? Just looking for some input before I tackle this project! Thanks! in advance!
Posted By: Mopar-Al
Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question! - 02/09/11 02:03 AM
Well, in my book it says that after you discon the battery term, remove the right wheel, then splash guard underneath, the pwr steering oil cooler, the drive axle, and of course the wires and bolts. remove the alt adjustment bolt, and pivot bracket nut n bolt. remove the bracket assembly, take alt out the botom. Looks fun.........yuk when it's cold or on the ground. You should do yourself a favor and go buy a repair manual for your car. PT crusiers have a lot of issues through out its life
Posted By: stumpy
Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question! - 02/09/11 05:00 AM
Like I said on the other post try these guys they are the experts on PTs.
http://www.ptcrew.com/?sid=76d0e58e12c46c8df8a4e725e2d960e4
Posted By: limechallenger
Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question! - 02/09/11 02:15 PM
Thanks Again!! Any more Input?
Posted By: Mopar-Al
Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question! - 02/09/11 05:40 PM
what more input are you looking for? A volunteer to do it for you?
Posted By: Golden-Arm
Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question! - 02/10/11 03:12 AM
that inner fender splash shield is a PITA. have to pull it to replace the headlamp assemblies too. i did mine in the fall, in florida. i cant imagine doing it somewhere cold.
Posted By: dOoC
Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question! - 02/10/11 09:16 AM
THX for this topic and the add-ons .....
I have a bud that was considering one of these ...... but with all these LOVELY and WONDERFUL repair stories .....
He thinks he will pass ....
Posted By: limechallenger
Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question! - 02/10/11 02:15 PM
Tore into it last nite and found out that YES you do have to take the drive-axle out ,just to get the Alternator out from under the car! It's loose and removed from the motor ,but there is'nt a big enough hole to drop it out without pulling the drive-axle!
Next question is how to get the axle out? MODERN ENGINEERING! SHEESH!
Posted By: RodStRace
Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question! - 02/10/11 05:29 PM
Haven't had any issues with mine, except an A/C one that was covered. Drove it last night for the first time in over a month. Ran great. GFs one has an oil light I have to diagnose, but that's it.
Hondas from the 80s had to drop an axle for alt R&R too, so it's not just Mopars.
