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It is not a difficult DIY job, but it does entail getting the alternator out which proved to be the most difficult part.
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Note 1: with splits in the oil filler tube the car ran awful.
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Note 3: As with all engine maintenance around the alternator - Disconnect the battery first!
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I've read multiple accounts on here about everyone's diy advice for replacing the oil filler tube (mine finally completely ripped today) and there seems to be differing opinions about how awful it is to do. Does anyone have a definitive answer here?? Thanks in advance
It is not a difficult DIY job, but it does entail getting the alternator out which proved to be the most difficult part. You have to move the bushing in the rear bracket back in order to "release" the alternator so it can be moved out. You do not have to remove the throttle body. It basically amounts to: remove air box, remove serpentine belt, remove alternator, then you can see the two small bolts holding the base of the oil filler pipe. Remove those two bolts first completely before lifting the tube out, other wise you run the risk of having one drop down the hole. Did mine in about 2 hours but that was with a lot of trouble with the alternator bushing. Once I figured that out I probably could have done the job in an hour.
Note 1: with splits in the oil filler tube the car ran awful. Replaced and the engine was transformed.
Note 2: you will end up breaking the little plastic connector coupler on the small coolant hose that runs to the AOS. Be prepared to replace that coupler with a brass hose fitting and two stainless steel hose worm clamps.
Note 3: As with all engine maintenance around the alternator - Disconnect the battery first!
I did mine last year and echo DBJoe996s response. Getting the bushing to release on the alternator was the tough part. Accessing the bolts for the oil filler pipe took a bit of patience but it wasn't too difficult. Also took me about 2 hours from what I remember.
guys mine snapped tonight so I started the strip down, i have an 40th with the X51 intake, i cant see how I can get the alternator out without removing the intake manifold, there just isnt enough room to rotate the alternator up to t clear the steering pump mount.
What an i missing?
You just need to remove the Airbox, SAI, and alternator to get to the tube. Both bolts that hold it down are accessible with alternator out.
Here is the visual reference from when I did mine.
Back bolt.
Front bolt.
Big Picture view with alternator still attached. You don't have to remove the intake plenum or throttle body to get to the bolts holding the tube. You can find the back bolt with your fingers and put a socket on it.
Sorry, I havent posted pictures but my 3.6 with X51 is very different, the aluminium intake are much larger, and I only have 1/4 - 1/2 inch clearance around the alternator to the intake manifold.
I have the parts on order, I'll take some pics the weekend when I fit them
Job done, here is the pic of the alternator, as you can see with a 3.6 X51 there is just over 1/4 inch clearance around the alternator to the manifold.
The flex part of the tube finally broke open so I ordered a replacement.
Go to Renntech.org for the DIY. It is easy. The Alternator came out with a little
shoe-horning.
What you have to be careful of is that the two small bolts that hold it down will be
removed and replaced by feel only.
Do not drop them. Hold on to them by feel and make sure they are screwed in
a couple of threads before putting the socket on them.
Torque down the alternator wiring to the proper specs.
Good Luck.
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