The GTV alternator saga continues. Part 2

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @kenweeks8039
    @kenweeks8039 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Rick, glad I could help!. On the front passenger side footwell, if you remove the long kick plate (which runs from the heater box to the gear lever area - 3 Philips screws), you will see the alarm box lying amongst the wiring, behind the radio head unit. I tested and then disconnected the multiplugs containing 12v (+) and (-) pins, which had connected the alarm box to the car's electrical looms. I found good images of how to access the alarm on a website - check under 'abacus' car alarms. Hope this helps! Regards, Ken.

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому

      Brilliant Ken. Thank you. I have just checked their website and found a lot of useful information. Good to know they can still be repaired or replaced too eh!
      I shall investigate this when I get chance and let you know how I get on. Thanks again. Rick

  • @r2dter
    @r2dter 3 роки тому +1

    Great work, done this job 3 or 4 times, the diode issue is common on bussos. If a phase fails, the gap it leaves in the DC rectified output will be noticeable as flicker. Anything below 14v after excitation should be reason to start fault finding. The alty to starter cables on these motors get gunned up with burnt on oil due to proximity to rear bank manifold, oil filter/cooler mount and leaky cam cover gaskets. The same applies to the alty itself. The combination of high heat, poor positive cable and dirty environment is why the rectifiers only last 2 to 3 years on a daily driven busso. Double up your positive cabling, and fire sleeve it. Fashion an alloy heat/oil shield for the alty and you're golden

  • @MrOlcaymeral
    @MrOlcaymeral 3 роки тому

    Great job and perfect underbody of the GTV.

  • @jami7772
    @jami7772 3 роки тому

    Brilliant job ! That busso sounds sublime !

  • @ganz7ful
    @ganz7ful 3 роки тому

    Great vid - reminds me so much of when I rebuilt my Red Devil 145, happy days

  • @garryharrison-lea5908
    @garryharrison-lea5908 3 роки тому

    well done Rick, looks and sounds amazing chap

  • @subasurf
    @subasurf 3 роки тому

    Must be a pleasure (although frustrating) working on such a clean underbody

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому

      Thank you Sir. Yes a clean underbody makes these jobs a lot more pleasant 👍🏼

  • @kenweeks8039
    @kenweeks8039 3 роки тому

    Hi Rick, great videos! FWIW, on my 2001 GTV 916 2 litre I spent ages and ages trying to find out why my battery kept going flat, ie when the car hadn't been used for maybe a week or two. My late brother owned the car before me (I 'inherited' it); he always had the same flat battery problem. After a considerable effort, I diagnosed it down to being caused by the (original) car alarm - a Meta System M99T2. As long as it was connected in to the car's wiring loom, it drained the battery, even if the alarm was not armed! Eventually, I disconnected its 12v + supply and earth plugs, fitted a battery disconnect switch of exactly the same type as you featured, a 4 Watt solar charger from Amazon was then fitted on the rear parcel shelf, wired directly to the battery with an isolator switch. The flat battery problem has completely stopped, the car always starts now, no matter how long it has not been used. Disconnecting the alarm has had absolutely no effect on the immobiliser, or the central locking. Down side is, no alarm on the car (Big sod off 'Stoplock' fitted!) Hope this might be of interest to you and help anyone else with a self-flattening GTV battery! Regards, Ken.

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому

      Hi Ken. Thanks very much for sharing this information. I have yet to investigate the cause of the drain but I have been suspecting the alarm. Where are the wires located for the alarm that I would need to disconnect? Cheers

  • @alanbeggs3172
    @alanbeggs3172 3 роки тому

    Nice one,looking forward to seeing it on the road.

  • @TheTriprecorder
    @TheTriprecorder 3 роки тому

    Fantastic work Rick. Great result!

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому

      Thanks James. I’m just glad it’s over haha

  • @steelman200870
    @steelman200870 3 роки тому

    Great work Rick! Fantastic news! 👍🏻

  • @aaronjackman5030
    @aaronjackman5030 3 роки тому

    Great job. Can't wait to see it on the road

  • @stiggy82
    @stiggy82 3 роки тому

    Awesome. Getting there now

  • @chrishalford7930
    @chrishalford7930 2 роки тому

    Helpful history after alternator failure on the (different)Alfa 159 V6,

    • @chrishalford7930
      @chrishalford7930 2 роки тому

      I was out of town and alternator failed. My 2009 Alfa159 V6, lost its alternator during very wet weather (and I had foolishly left bottom motor shield off after oil and autogearbox fluid change.).Still at 60,000kilometres and 13 years not a matter of deep concern. However following covid closures here in NZ the Agent Company took a week to put in a second hand alternator. I have since obtained a new Alternator from UK ( Denso) as I can hear possible bearing noise on alternator drive wheel.
      (Will check alignment of subframe from manual, noting it is a different arrangement.
      Hard to get info in NZ.

  • @sergeanthorvath
    @sergeanthorvath 3 роки тому

    the newly refurbed unit suits the standard of the overall restoration anyway so it is for the best IMHO

  • @royr8577
    @royr8577 3 роки тому

    Good work biff Ed x

  • @djlosmi
    @djlosmi 3 роки тому

    Nicely done!

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Sir. Hope you enjoyed it 👍🏼

  • @syedabdullahsyedzain6959
    @syedabdullahsyedzain6959 8 місяців тому

    Marvelous

  • @Iansl
    @Iansl 3 роки тому

    Great series of vids. One thing, did I hear you say that you cleaned all the nuts and bolts up yourself or are they all new. if cleaned how do you get such a good result?
    Thanks

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Ian. All of the fasteners where soaked in vinegar for a week before being sent away to be bright zinc plated followed by a de-embrittlement process to restore their tensile strength. Rick

  • @Goc67
    @Goc67 3 роки тому

    Great work and patience. What brand and model is your electrical ratchet? I believe I need to have one.

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому

      Hi there. Believe it or not, the electric ratchet is a cheap Chinese one off eBay. I’ve had it for about 2 years, it is used all the time and never had an issue. It’s fantastic for domestic use, just don’t use it for torquing or cracking off bolts. I recommend buying one with a spare second battery so you always have one fully charged. 👍🏼

    • @Goc67
      @Goc67 3 роки тому

      Ok. That should be enough for my garage use. No need for a Milwaukee. What size sockets do you use, 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”?

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому

      Generally I use 3/8”. For larger sockets I just use a 3/8” to 1/2” adapter. For smaller sockets I use a 3/8” to 1/4” adapter. Easy peasy 👍🏼

  • @alfamale9555
    @alfamale9555 3 роки тому +1

    My gta alternator has just gone :-( I won’t be doing it myself! What a palava

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому

      Haha it isn’t the easiest alternator job on the planet. Quick an expensive job if you’re paying someone to do it

  • @crypt0curr3ncynewsguy76
    @crypt0curr3ncynewsguy76 3 роки тому +1

    Be careful with full isolation, there have been cases where the immobiliser loses its config.

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the info. Yes I remember reading the same online. This is a temporary measure until I find the source of a drain on the battery. Cheers

    • @crypt0curr3ncynewsguy76
      @crypt0curr3ncynewsguy76 3 роки тому

      Sound mate, depending on how long you are talking mine does the same... few weeks rather than days. Looking good btw

  • @TABRO284
    @TABRO284 3 роки тому +2

    After a few miles make sure that oil filter is still tight. I do not like the latest genuine filters they are now made in china, they used to be made in Italy.

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the tip. I’ll keep an eye on it 👍🏼

  • @mattdewsbury
    @mattdewsbury 3 роки тому

    Top lad ! Shame about redoing all that good work though
    Looking forward to the next vid 👍👌

    • @_RicksGarage
      @_RicksGarage  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the comments Matt, much appreciated Sir 👍🏼

    • @mattdewsbury
      @mattdewsbury 3 роки тому

      @@_RicksGarage just praying my resto on the 156 goes easier !!!

  • @ds1868
    @ds1868 3 роки тому +1

    Replaced the alternator on mine it really is a stupid place to put it!

  • @Alfapash
    @Alfapash 2 роки тому

    Great Video. My Alternator has just died. So I'll get one from the guys at autoelectro,co.uk. Beautiful job you've done on the underside. Why did Alfa put it in an most in-accessable place, Bonkers