[T2] Time/labor to R&R alternator

[david raistrick]

agreed - an hour for a type4 alt seems reasonable, even if you've
never seen a type4 before.   totally standard arrangement, just laying
on your back.    might roll it up on ramps for the guy to help him
out.

maybe figure 2 just to be safe.



On Fri, Jan 11, 2019 at 12:15 PM Dan Bessom <grtfldan at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> About an hour, make sure the new alternator dosent have any problems with
> the studs under the metal plate. I’ve seen a few that short out and melt
> the wire.
> Dan
>
> On Fri, Jan 11, 2019 at 9:45 AM John Burneskis <john.burneskis at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >  how long should it take for a competent mechanic to remove and replace the
> > al-75 X alternator in my 1978 VW bus
> >
> > Not a trick question. I am thinking to have a mobile mechanic come to my
> > house and garage to R&R my alternator
> >
> > I know you think I should be confident to do this, since I've worked on
> > these vehicles for 20 years plus, but at my condition and age, a recent
> > simple fan belt replacement in the garage took me almost 2 hours
> >
> > BTW, I ordered the alternator from RockAuto just 12 hours ago, Thursday
> > night, and they tend to respond very very quickly
> >
> > Barry sends....
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