DAMN YOU Y33 ALternator...

[RajahCasti]

:signdammit::signdammit::signdammit:So after getting my window scratched the hell out of by some AAA dude getting my keys out... Comming back from class i noticed that the battery light and brake light went on. I just got a new battery so i know it wasnt that so i decided to check if it was my alternator. Started the engine...popped the hood.... disconnected the negative terminal and the engine when off.... im pretty sure its the alternator..
i can get the part easily but is it a DIY job or should i bring it in the shop? How much would it be? its a 1997 q45 Also would my leaking valve cover gasket would ever seep into the alternator or could this even happen??
thanks for the help i need this fixed asap..school is a bitch.

[PANCAKES!]

LOL! I had those same problems

It's a DIY fix.

Go to kragen, I forget how much I paid for my alternator but they offer a lifetime warrenty on it.

And my valve gasket leak did leak oil on to the alternator

Valve gasket leaks are also DIY fixes

The dealer charges sumthin like a couple hunny for the fix of the gasket

If you have to take it to a shop, then go to auto fashion, they should be able to help you out

[ni5mo240]

alternator is pretty simple to change out, the valve cover gaskets a lil more time consuming but a diy job if you are mechanically inclined

[RajahCasti]

ill probably due the alternator myself but the valve cover Idk.. hopefully autofashion does it cheaper than the $500 quote i got from all import service which is the best and affordable place that i know of.
How long do you estimate replacing the alternator?

[ni5mo240]

I'd say 1 hr - 1 1/2 hr to change the alt out

[antbo]

^^YUP

[VI IX]

^^^^ yup. if you have skinny enough hands, n yes you do.

[F.L.S.]

I'd like to see someone do this job in 1 hour. I've been wrenching on cars over 20 years and it took me 2 hours. Anyhow, I changed the alt 2x during my 6 years of Q ownership. It's the only part that doesn't seem to hold up and I went with OEM both times.

[VI IX]

i can do it in an hour. =) only because i had to take it out 3 times that week since i kept getting faulty alternators. so the last time i installed it, it probably took 45 minutes...

[RajahCasti]

did it this morning took me 40 minutes these instructions helped me since i didnt know what i was doing haha i only removed it though. :shrug:
http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/q/projects/infiniti_q45_alternator_replacement_procedure.htm

Hey poges can autofashion rebuild and rewound my alternator for hi input? 33flavors told me this would be good insted of just buying a normal one
Juss wonderin.

[Thebeezkneez]

thank god it is in a really convenient spot. When i installed mine, i kept dropping the bolt in the back of it though. .... sucked!!

[RajahCasti]

thank god it is in a really convenient spot. When i installed mine, i kept dropping the bolt in the back of it though. .... sucked!!

Thats where that handy magnet pointer shit comes into play haha. it kept me entertained for a couple of seconds

[xseveredveganx]

thank god it is in a really convenient spot. When i installed mine, i kept dropping the bolt in the back of it though. .... sucked!!
Me too! I couldn't figure out what the deal was or how to keep it from falling off. I ended up using 3M 90 spray adhesive. Worked well.
did it this morning took me 40 minutes these instructions helped me since i didnt know what i was doing haha i only removed it though. :shrug:
http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/q/projects/infiniti_q45_alternator_replacement_procedure.htm

Hey poges can autofashion rebuild and rewound my alternator for hi input? 33flavors told me this would be good insted of just buying a normal one
Juss wonderin.

I doubt they would be able to do this, but I could be wrong. More than likely there's an alternator shop in your area. They can possibly rewind the alternator to produce more amperage. However, i'd recommend contacting DC Power or Mechman in regards to a high output alternator. I've been into car audio for a while and both manufacturers appear to have great product.

[RajahCasti]

I recently got a new double din deck and 2 12inch subs in my car. Is this the reason why my alternator died?

[PANCAKES!]

the 12s could help drain your alternator faster but mostlikely
it was old and the valve gasket leak giving it an oil bath

[RajahCasti]

yeah probably i am too lazy to search for somone to rebuild my alternator im just gonna go to kragen tommorrow.

[PANCAKES!]

Ask for james and tell him Oscar sent you
He might give you a small discount
:shrug:

[antbo]

i bought a rebuilt alternator for $120 from
pro alternator
4247 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92105-1231
(619) 284-2121

of course you need to trade yours in for core charge

[PANCAKES!]

I think I paid around that much for a new one at kragen

[antbo]

^really?

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Alternator/01468/C0330.oap?make=Infiniti&model=Q45&year=1997&vi=1172821

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/1997-Infiniti-Q45/Alternator/_/N-j9cq5Z9ridy

[PANCAKES!]

Yes, really, but I might have gotten a hook up

[antbo]

^ic but this dude ain't got one.120 no hook up what?! And its a oem Nissan one what?! Lol

[RajahCasti]

just got the one hooked up for $164 original price was 300+ with tax and all saved some $$$ Now i just need to put it in hope its all good:yahoo_6:

[VI IX]

did it this morning took me 40 minutes these instructions helped me since i didnt know what i was doing haha i only removed it though. :shrug:
http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/q/projects/infiniti_q45_alternator_replacement_procedure.htm

Hey poges can autofashion rebuild and rewound my alternator for hi input? 33flavors told me this would be good insted of just buying a normal one
Juss wonderin.


sorry for the delay, but yes we can. you could always text me if you have a question. you'd get a faster response. haha

[RajahCasti]

i just installed my alternator and everything is fine the car is functioning good but is it normal for the service engine soon light to be on? will it just reset after a couple of days and turn off?

[antbo]

That ain't normal. might be your o2 now

[RajahCasti]

damn lol what does that do for the engine? the o2 sensor. is this hard to get to?

[antbo]

There's one on the cat and on the headers. BUT I suggest u u get it scanned so u know what is is for sure

[RajahCasti]

yeah ill get it scanned probably next week. it shouldnt be anything serious right? the car feels like it drives better than before...

[antbo]

^^nah shouldnt be. maybe a sensor for sure, but dont know which one. these cars have a million sensors

[RajahCasti]

check engine light went off for some reason after taking it to the freeway:shrug:

[Damicci]

Maybe just fouled sensor that burned clean. :shrug:

[33flavors]

hey the part number for the nissan sentra and the q45 are the same for the O2 sensor and the price is considerably different - the nissan sentra O2 sensor did work on my car

[PANCAKES!]

I've replaced mine but damn that's a good tip J :biggthumpup:

[33flavors]

gotta keep that y33 network going

[VI IX]

what year sentra?

[mrduece88]

what year sentra?

^^^ What he said?

[33flavors]

what year did nissan make a sentra? lol lemme do the research for yall -geezzz

[brainneeded]

lol, there's like 20 years and 4 generations of sentras.... i'm pretty sure all 4 of them didn't use the same o2 sensor.

[RajahCasti]

so anyone find out yet? haha