V8 ALTERNATOR

[lotuslover1]

HI all,im in the process of replacing my alternator and have noticed these 2 holes when loosening the serpentine belt.Does anyone know what goes into those holes? Am i missing a part?regards

[Yellow and Green]

Nothing goes there. Those are the bolt holes that you attach the bracket to when you pull the engine. 

[lotuslover1]

Much appreciated,i was getting worried for a second there.

[lotuslover1]

Hi guys,just a heads up,my alternator recently died after 8 years,the regulator was no longer working.Even though it still looked new,it wasnt charging.After removing if i ended purchasing a new one from PNM and installed it with no problems.So then i thought lets see if i can recondition the old one and have it as a spare.Contacted Powerlite in England to see if they could sell me a regulator.They were not interested at all in supplying the regulator,all they wanted was for me to send them the old unit and have it reconditioned.It would have cost double for a reco than just buying a new one.There you go....

Edited September 8 by lotuslover1

[Escape]

If you have the par number, you might be able to find the regulator elsewhere. I usually have alternators and starters recondition by a local guy, excellent work for a very fair price (€100-150). I've done a few myself as well, for instance if it is clear only the regulator has failed.

Filip

[lotuslover1]

hi,it did have a part number,but every time i searched it ended up with Powerlite as the only supplier.

[Escape]

Finding the parts is often the hardest part...