CodeRedZ24 Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 well i just got it out of the shop last week for a bad fuel pump now the electrical system is crapping out my battery level keeps going down and down i also do hear a fate wine form the motor so i`m thinking 1 of 3 things 1. short 2. battery 3. alternator any opinions if this stuff keeps up i`ll sell the car next spring or so and buy something else 3.4 DOHC are a PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryk2003 Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 sounds like alternator too me...and from what i've read 3.4 alternators are a PITA to change!... ...good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 I also think your altinator is going bad. Id give it a day or two then it will be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carotop Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Its an alternator. I had the same prob with my Intrigue and my Aurora. I don't think olds knows how to make alternators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 3.4 DOHC are a PITA what else is new... thats why im hesitant to buy one, dont wanna be droppin $$ into it every month. unless i find one thats low mileage and perfect. sorry to hear about your bad cutty luck man, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 alternator IMO...thats the only complaint about most of the verts out there...that damn DOHC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Isint the alternator on the 3800 series II like the easiest thing change? It looks like mine is only atached by some bolts and a plug and its right on top of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 not like it matters when he has a 3.4, but yes you are correct. The 3100, 3.1, and 2.8 are easy...3.4 is designed out of a horror story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 not like it matters when he has a 3.4, but yes you are correct. The 3100, 3.1, and 2.8 are easy...3.4 is designed out of a horror story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRedZ24 Posted November 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 yeah looks like the alt got out of work dead got it boosted made it 5 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Alts are fun on the 3.4 DOHC. What takes 10-20mins on a 2.8/3.1 takes hours on the 3.4. It'll only cost you an entire afternoon though. Not like it takes weeks of labor or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeZ34 Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Yea, if I can change a DOHC alternator, then anyone can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRedZ24 Posted November 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Yea, if I can change a DOHC alternator, then anyone can. i just dont have the time and i need it back up and running with my new job and school i go to class at 8 in the am then get home fomr work after 7 so i dont have any CAR TIME till the weekend and i need to get started on my winter projects for my Z24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Yea, if I can change a DOHC alternator, then anyone can. i just dont have the time and i need it back up and running with my new job and school i go to class at 8 in the am then get home fomr work after 7 so i dont have any CAR TIME till the weekend and i need to get started on my winter projects for my Z24 It shouldn't even take 6hrs for a beginner with nothing more than basic hand tools. Just one night, load up on coffee and pull an all-nighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Yea, if I can change a DOHC alternator, then anyone can. i just dont have the time and i need it back up and running with my new job and school i go to class at 8 in the am then get home fomr work after 7 so i dont have any CAR TIME till the weekend and i need to get started on my winter projects for my Z24 It shouldn't even take 6hrs for a beginner with nothing more than basic hand tools. Just one night, load up on coffee and pull an all-nighter. Yea make some sacrifices and go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRedZ24 Posted November 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 well the shop called $400 US thats about 100 for the alt then 300 for labor which i pretty much figured like i said guys i just dont have the time if it had a 2.8/3.1/3100/3400 motor then yeah i`d go ahead and do it myself i just dont want to mess with 3.4 dohc crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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