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It looks like the alternator in my EF wagon is on the way out. Lots of whirring noises and very hot and smokey. I have a EB parts car and I was wondering if anyone knows if the EB alternator will fit into the EF? Does it have the same serpetine belt that runs everything? And also; any hints on how to get the alternator off without having to disturb the steering pump and all the belt attachmenst? Thanks in advance.
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The EB runs a v-belt and EF runs the serpentine belt. If they are the same alternator you could swap pulleys over I guess but You would have to make sure they are the same.
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and are different amps output
can be done depending on brand
ill check with my mate hes a guru on ea-f parts swapping
au may be another option |
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Thanks for that info. Bugger. I guess its off to the auto electrics.
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EB alternators are not driven by a V belt they are driven by a multi ribbed belt similar to a serpentine belt but its nowhere near as wide. At least this is the case for EB2's EA's used a V belt.
As 302SB said you could change the pulley to suit If |
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ken howd you go?
talked to my friend and learnt a lot
cut a long story short ef/l are your only options
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yep - i will grab a reco from evil bay for $135 plus P&H. Easiest and best option. Thank you to all for your excellent advice. My EB parts car ending up beig a EA Ghia - so no go. Once I fix this I will sell the EF wagon so what would be a good price - re
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Where are you? It was my battery that went "phlatt" so I now have a spare alternator. I also have a EB one as well.
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