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PT Cruiser Alternator question!
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02/08/11 09:45 PM
02/08/11 09:45 PM
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Just South of The Motor City
limechallenger
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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!
70 T/A Challenger
78 Aspen R/T
87 Indy 500 Dakota
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Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question!
[Re: limechallenger]
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02/08/11 10:03 PM
02/08/11 10:03 PM
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Alabama
Mopar-Al
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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
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Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question!
[Re: Mopar-Al]
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02/09/11 02:08 PM
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Florida STAYcation
dOrk !
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Quote:
the drive axle,
PT crusiers have a lot of issues through out its life
You have to remove the drive-axle to get the alt out ? .... 
ISSUES ? ...
Are there any MORE worse than that ?
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Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question!
[Re: dOrk !]
#924053
02/09/11 10:01 PM
02/09/11 10:01 PM
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A tad North of Indy
Blown71X
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Quote:
Are there any MORE worse than that ?
Put a power steering pump on one and get back with me.  
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Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question!
[Re: Blown71X]
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02/09/11 11:12 PM
02/09/11 11:12 PM
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Sunny South Florida
Golden-Arm
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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.
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Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question!
[Re: Golden-Arm]
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02/10/11 05:16 AM
02/10/11 05:16 AM
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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 ....
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Re: PT Cruiser Alternator question!
[Re: dOrk !]
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02/10/11 10:15 AM
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Just South of The Motor City
limechallenger
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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!
70 T/A Challenger
78 Aspen R/T
87 Indy 500 Dakota
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