Hi all, Well, my alternator finally died. It acted up a few months ago and cleaning some contacts worked. However, it is now putting out only 8 volts, so ... Now I have not checked the regulator and brushes and that's my next step. But, it appears that I have to take the whole alternator out to get that part off the back. I could undo the top screw in the back, but other things were blocking the other 2 screws. So: 1) Is there a simple way of removing the regulator/brushes without removing the whole alternator? 2) If not, or just incase they are fine and the alternator itself is bad, What is the best way to remove the alternator? Detailed instructions please, as you're dealing with a novice when it comes to dissassembling! Thanks!! Tonya 87 Vanagon GL Wolfs 74 S. Beetle (for sale)
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