'87 alternator replacement - stuck
09-06-2004, 06:45 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Camas, WA, USA
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'87 alternator replacement - stuck
I'm replacing the alternator in my '87 Prelude (1.8 L, dual carburetor). Got the belt off, disconnected the wiring, removed the mounting bolts....... can't get the alternator out of the engine compartment.... don't have room to pull it out from above or below. Manual says to remove the air filter which we did. Even removed the oil filter. Still won't slide out...... after several hours of trying, ended up putting it back in and having a beer(s). There must be an easier way?
09-06-2004, 07:16 AM
#2
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: chantilly, va, usa
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: '87 alternator replacement - stuck (gary wright)
where is the alternator on the 87? if it's in the back, under the master cyliner, you'll have to pull an axle. B and D engines are like that.
09-06-2004, 07:27 AM
#3
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Camas, WA, USA
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: '87 alternator replacement - stuck (jackstands)
Yes, it's pigeon-holed in under the master cylinder, near the firewall. Drop the axle? Holy cow, never done that before...... how hard is that?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
katy purry
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
22
12-03-2015 10:08 PM
