2009 Chevy Malibu Alternator Replacement, CES 320a Alt installed.
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- 2009 Chevy Malibu alternator replacement / upgrade. This goes for some Saturn, Chevy cobalt and a few other cars housing the Chevy 4 Cyl. The method shows how to remove without opening up the cooling system or removing the lower cover. *If your not familiar with the engine I suggest pulling the lower cover to make sure the belt is on the dampener.
This is also a upgrade video why because power junkie. I went from the stock 130a to a CES 320a alternator. Great company to do business with. Customer service was unreal too! Nothing against other Alt. companies because there are some great ones out. Next build I plan on giving another company a try as well. Its all about support with me. No fan boy action this way
Just did mine. Had to use a screwdriver to turn the bolt &socket off. Just took mount/ bolts off, unhooked alternator/ bolts. Put belt back on & reverse just as you said! You tha man. Easy peazy. Now ...to learn your bass moves😄
Glad to hear. The bass I welcome you - any questions feel free..
As a professional mechanic I can say that this is a very good and accurate video
Thank you
Dude! You're the shit. I can figure stuff out on my own, but it's always Hella advantageous to brush up with a quick walk thru. Thnx a mill
You're very welcome. Thanks for the feedback
Yoooo. Been watching you Malibu build. I have a malibu with a single 12. 2500w
Your build series inspired me to go crazy with the bass. Lol good work my dude.
Thanks bro I have a feeling you will 🙂. It’s never enough for us Bassheads. I started with 2 sa8’s in the back.
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Thanks for the Video Man!! This helped a lot.
Awesome job PLAYER!! Doing my sons car after and during this video!!
Gr8 removal/install video. It was very tight up under that hood. But young manage to do the install.
Thanks a ton bro. Low key I miss wrenching (Ive worked in a few automotive shops and one truck garage)
@@bigvell02 well you got talent. Well at least you know you'll have a Fo'sho job if hard times was to ever come around
Damn I needed to see how you took the belt off smh
None of the videos on this have shown how to take the belt off. Otherwise a super good and informative video
Thank you
Nice tutorial! Man I get the shakes like that to bro when I need to consume some calories lol. It’s because of that fast metabolism brotha. Happens to the best of us. When I get to working especially on car audio I forget to intake sustenance. Car audio is my drug 😔😂
Thanks much I figured when I was editing people might say I'm on something weird haha. Wrenching fast and shaking a tad at times. Little water is the usual suspect but yep I skipped lunch because of the mailman that day :) :). We have something in common My name is Vell and I'm a car audio Addict! Ive missed hot dates, hanging with friends, even left work early to come home to work lol. (That's rare me and the family must eat and live). Love it.
Cool that's awesome 2 BigVell UA-cam videos in the same day
I couldn't leave without some bass now :)
Mines a '12 2.4 ecotec. How bout that serpentine belt? Taking it off in the morning so i can get back to things. I like your work & settled on it
To remove the serpentine belt there is a spot on the tensioner to put a 3/8 drive ratchet head or breaker. Belt tool is ideal but I can see you having great luck with just the ratchet as long as the handle is not too fat. You might have to loosen the filter box area not a big deal at all. Happy fixing 😎
Thank you. My ratchet was too short/ head too small so was given a belt tool kit. Be on it in tha a.m. w/your guidance
My fucking guy! Thanks homie got everything done and couldn't figure out that damn shroud you're a life saver!!!
Do I have to remove the alternator just to get to the 12 volt power wire that runs over to fuse box and battery? I want to upgrade that thin wire with a thicker gauge, maybe 4 or 6 gauge, to make the cars electrical system better, but don't see how I can easily get to it.
With a small wrench you might be able to pull it off. Just make sure you disconnect power of course 🙂. Just make sure if OFC
I been thinking about putting the LTZ Alternator in my LS, voltage had been a huge issue for me
JOSUÉ I hear the alternators are a little on the weak side in the LS models. Right now I’m trying to figure out how to regulate it or at least trick the pcm to keep it on all the time.
Bigvell02 idk why UA-cam didn’t direct me to your channel a year ago 😪 only found it because I was looking at vids about that northstar 220 bat
Have you had any issues with the 320 amp alt? I've asked some dealers and they recommend a safe range of 240-270 amps max.
Hey I haven’t had any issues at all. The only thing I don’t like is the PCM controls the alt 🤦♂️. Other than that it’s been treating me good.
Mine is a 2009 Chevy Malibu Hybrid. Is this the same alternator? How do I confirm?
It's not
Waiting on my 320 to come in right now. Question I have for you is did you have to change the size of your serpentine belt
I know the feeling.. when I order a alt it’s like a kid waiting for Christmas 😆😃. Nope I didn’t have to change my belt size you should be good to go
😂 I got the first sexual joke all the others throughout the vid 👏🏽 Great vid and thanks for sharing bro.
LMAO as I was talking I caught myself a few times saying damn that didn't sound right at all.
GETTIN WORK DONE!!!
Yes and Sir
Great video.
He didn't show the removal of the belt. I know nothing about cars, is that a simple process to remove and replace the belt?? Also do you have to remove the belt all the way??
Will an alternator start to sound loud when I speed up ? I started hear a louder sound when I travelling at 60 Km/h. It stops when I’m idling . Just started doing that. Starts fine .
Sounds like a bearing is starting to go
@@bigvell02 thanks for reply thats exactly what it was !
Hey, how did you get the factory positive wire with that ring terminal on the new alt? On mine, it was too short so I had to stop for the day and I'm going to pick up some wire to splice it and extend it later.
I ran the wire through 1st then installed ring terminals afterwards. It still was a pain fishing that wire through. I keep a roll or 2 of welding cable
Do I have to get an aftermarket alternator to do a big 3 upgrade on the same Malibu because all I see is the plug and not an actual hot wire running to your battery from alternator
What is the name of the plug you first unplugged ?
What brand and size belt did you go with works the best.
I plan on ordering a gates belt about 1 inch smaller than the stock belt because of the pulley on the alt. But for now the stock is still on.
I will pass the exact info on as soon as I install with success too
So a inch isn't too small?
@@ty1243 I don't want to give out any bogus info. I'm not 100% yet I still haven't upgraded the belt yet. I plan on buying a few different size, finding the right one and returning the others haha.
@@bigvell02 ok because I'm looking for a belt also.. But not seeing any a half size smaller
Nice bro!!!
Tim the toolman Taylor was one of my Favs. "More Power" I loved it haha.
what size is the extension?
Does this work for the LTZ model
Yes!! Apologies on the late response I’m just seeing this comment I hope everything worked out
I heard Jonathan Patrick just got pushed out of CES.
That old one was corroded.
Mine is a PITA to install too.
That hidden clamp on yours 🙄
Yeah this is true he was pushed out from CES from what Ive heard over batteries. Corrosion mainly on the casing - this old one was a Temp from a junk yard until the big alt came in.
@@bigvell02 Had to over tighten my belt to stop slipping after alternator upgrade in mine. And it still squrals on occasion in the cold.
I just got my alt for my 94 Burban but I am going to do the dual bracket and I'm hoping I can use my 320amp off my 2013 avalanche 5.3 as my second alt. Cause my 94 has a 5.7 in it and my other alt off my 5.3 wont fit in the factory location. So I bought a 370 mechman that is for the 5.7. Confused yet? Sry bro peace and bass
Haha nope you didn't get me :) even though I had to read twice (sleepy) but yeah I used to sling parts for Harry managing a local Autozone. 5.3 and 5.7's the mounts are different. I'm sure with some funky fabrication you can make it work. Peace and Bass
Where are you located
Chicago
Thanks you sir
No Problem :)
Mannn you gone have to do my alt 😂🤣
I got you.
@@bigvell02 definitely bro... Got a CES 250 getting built right now
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Sooo I can kind of dig this video, but I have a few comments.......most of what you're doing is kind of blocked by your arm, you may want to get an adjustable phone stand/holder (or that girlfriend you mentioned) . Thanks
Thanks for the feedback. Apologies about the view and I invested in a adjustable tripod so better angles for the future. Most how to videos I do are in depth and professional this video was a little laid back and silly because it’s tailored for people in the audio community. No offense intentions
What happened how come u didnt go singer
I will be using him on another project or maybe a 2nd alt. He definitely has my business in the future for a customer or personal build. I love his work as well / always has my support. I just like to give others a try as well. I support any good brand that treats people correct.
Where da HOSE at? The RADIATOR HOSE GUYS!! SMH🤫🤭😳😟🤔
LMAO :)
😂😂😂 i need a gf!!
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Gloves Mechanical
Too much mechanic lingo. Speak in layman’s terms. We aren’t all mechanics. We’re watching your video to learn. Sex jokes were unappreciated. Next time, show the entire process, including the installation.