2000 Oldsmobile Silhoute alternater removal, what do you have to do to get it out of engine compartment

SOURCE: heater core removal 2000 oldsmobile bravada

i belive there is what looks like t perferated line in the plastic where the heater core is that you are suposed to cut to gain access to the heater core. i have never done this but i know several people who have you just need to make sure you get the access door resealed if you go that route or it may affect your heat. remember if you remove the dash instead of the other method you will have to have the a/c system emptied since it also circulates through that box.

SOURCE: removing the alternator from a 1995 oldsmobile aurora

i found it best to remove radiator first before trying to tackle the alternator... once that is removed then you can easily get to it to unloosen bolt and swap

SOURCE: Replacing an alternater in 2000 oldsmobile

On the 2001, it is located on the right side of the engine, below the belt driven items. There are three bolts holding it in place, including a very long one that is attached through the bottom belt pulley. You will need to remove the radiator in order to get the alternator out. There is no way around it besides lifting the engine. It is possible to remove the alternator, but there is not enough room to maneuver the thing out of the engine unless you remove the radiator. Unless you are or know a handy mechanic in your family, you will need to pay to have this done. It takes about an hour and a half to do.

SOURCE: How do you remove the compressor on a 2000

I recently did mine, it is a job-remove the surge tank, the serpentine belt, headlights, the air box, carefully move the engine computer out of the way, then remove the radiator bolts and hoses, transmission lines at the radiator, and the radiator fan bolts and harness. Jack the car up on the passsenger side (use a jackstand when it is up, do not rely on the jack to hold the car up) and remove the front tire. Remove the lower air dam, then evacuate the ac system-unbolt the high pressure and low pressure lines (don't lose any parts), then the electrical harness, remove the alternator (consider getting it rebuilt since you have to go through the same process if it ever goes down) then unbolt the compressor (comes out the top or bottom, easier through the bottom though). Takes about an hour and a half, about the same or a little more to reinstall it, add another hour+ to vacuum out the system, and charge it-total of about 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours, it is not an easy job.

Marvin

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• Posted on Oct 11, 2012

SOURCE: i have alternator ready to move but cannot remove it due lack of space

It may be removed out the bottom.