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countryboy

Member

• Aug 11, 2013

• #1

Has anyone changed the alternator on a L322 TD6 before - is it watercooled or is that just the V8?

Need to get it refurbed as it's draining the battery (had it tested and confirmed - now need to rectify). Rave isn't overly useful for alternator removal, anyone actually done it?

TVM

CB

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Aug 11, 2013

• #2

countryboy said:

Has anyone changed the alternator on a L322 TD6 before - is it watercooled or is that just the V8?

Need to get it refurbed as it's draining the battery (had it tested and confirmed - now need to rectify). Rave isn't overly useful for alternator removal, anyone actually done it?

TVM

CB

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I'm not sure, but I think it's only the V8 that's water cooled, if it's mounted in the same place on the M57 motor as it is on the M51 it's a piece of cake to get off.

 

Saint.V8

Dyed-in-the-wool 100% RR Junkie

Full Member

• Aug 11, 2013

• #3

Correct only the V8 is water cooled!

 

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donp38

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• Aug 11, 2013

• #4

A water cooled alternator!!!

I need to sit down and read RAVE....

 

Saint.V8

Dyed-in-the-wool 100% RR Junkie

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• Aug 11, 2013

• #5

donp38 said:

A water cooled alternator!!!

I need to sit down and read RAVE....

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Strictly the Alternator itself as a unit isn't water cooled, but it sits in a water cooled housing/jacket....as attached...

 

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ifloochies

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• Aug 11, 2013

• #6

donp38 said:

A water cooled alternator!!!

I need to sit down and read RAVE....

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+1 simply unbelievable just how complex cars have become these days.
I thought the newer landies were too complex until I looked under the covers of my mate's toyota camry hybrid . That thing has more electrics than a space shuttle.