That's what I do. It's a hassle, but not as bad as dropping the engine. Of course, if I do it, Chuck or Dan or Sammie or Steve or Bob or all of the TCB list and some Busketiers will have to do it over. ----- Original Message ----- From: wuzmop@xxxxxxx To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:23 PM Subject: [tcb] Re: alternator I just loosen the shroud, lift it, leave the fan on and wiggle it out as a single unit. -----Original Message----- From: Mark Sawyer <mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 2:51 pm Subject: [tcb] Re: alternator It would be easier to drop the engine than to try and fight your way around the back of the shroud to remove the fan. especially if you drop the shims. Brian Denning <i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: how hard is it to remove/install an alternator with the motor stabbed? any tips or tricks? keep in mind too i have a dog house shroud which ads to the problems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:18:22 -0800 From: mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tcb] Re: alternator To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Take it to your local auto parts store and let them check it for free. Brian Denning <i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: i just scored a bosch alternator for cheap, how can i check it to make sure it's good? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! Learn more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. Get it now! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1/1299 - Release Date: 2/26/2008 9:08 AM