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leaking alternator

Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:49 pm
by davenmarcia
hi it seems my alternator/ vacuum pump has developed an oil leak so was wondering if you could just replace the o ring and where do i get one from i am in newcastle

thanks dave

Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:02 pm
by AZZA'S HJ47
any auto elec shop would be able to supply a service kit cost about 10 bucks

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:56 pm
by +dj_hansen+
Assuming this is a hilux, there is a seal between the pump and the alternator, and also inside the pump itself. Get a replacement seal for the one inside aswell, had mine go back 3 times under warranty until they changed that seal... idiots! ;)

They also tend to wear around the shaft where it goes through the back of the alt so that could also be your prob.

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:09 pm
by davenmarcia
thanks yes its a ln106 2.8d i am just trying to find the parts

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:10 pm
by herks
If the oil gets into the alternator it will destroy it as well so don't wait too long with the repairs.

Ta

John

Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:37 pm
by davenmarcia
it only just started so i am getting onto it early. I had the same problem 4.5 yrs ago 55000 k's and replaced the lot so looking at the cheaper option at the moment.