99 Cobra Alternator change?

[DarkRattle]

What tools do I need for it? Breaker bar necessary for belt tensioner or can I use a normal 1/2 socket if I'm a big stwong guy.

 

[DarkRattle]

Noticed the tensioner doesn't have a 1/2 drive slot? It's covered by some sort of plastic or metal or something.

 

[DarkRattle]

So I just ordered an M8-125x50mm bolt, to plug into the threads and then use an 8mm socket with a breaker bar to relieve the pressure, anyone have any experience if that would work?

 

[3B99SVT]

I've used a bolt before like you're describing. I've also just clamped on a set of vice grips to the pulley side of the tensioner. Both work. And the metal plate can be removed pretty easily.

 

[DarkRattle]

I've used a bolt before like you're describing. I've also just clamped on a set of vice grips to the pulley side of the tensioner. Both work. And the metal plate can be removed pretty easily.

I really don't get why ford has to make unnecessary stuff complicated

 

[98 svt]

I really don't get why ford has to make unnecessary stuff complicated

Same as all car manufacturers. They do it so you bring it in to them for repairs.

 

[DarkRattle]

Same as all car manufacturers. They do it so you bring it in to them for repairs.

savages.... savages....

 

[olgreydog7]

It's an easy swap. I've relieved the belt tension with a pry bar placed on the arm of the tensioner. Helps if you have a buddy, but it's not necessary.

 

[RX1Cobra]

Maybe I'm remember wrong but I thought the tensor had a spot to put either a 3/8 or 1/2 in ratchet directly in it.

 

[olgreydog7]

Maybe I'm remember wrong but I thought the tensor had a spot to put either a 3/8 or 1/2 in ratchet directly in it.

Some do some don't.

 

[3B99SVT]

The original tensioner on my ‘99 was steel and didn’t have a 3/8” drive hole in it. When the pulley was bad I just bought a new tensioner since the new one was aluminum and had the hole for a 3/8” drive. And I only put the metal cover plate back on when I sold it. Not really sure why it exists since it’s not much of a guard.

 

[DarkRattle]

The original tensioner on my ‘99 was steel and didn’t have a 3/8” drive hole in it. When the pulley was bad I just bought a new tensioner since the new one was aluminum and had the hole for a 3/8” drive. And I only put the metal cover plate back on when I sold it. Not really sure why it exists since it’s not much of a guard.

This man's name is 99SVT yet he now has a Terminator, he is the Godfather.... I salut you.

 

[01yellercobra]

This man's name is 99SVT yet he now has a Terminator, he is the Godfather.... I salut you.

So what about someone that had a 98 GT, 01 Cobra, and now an 04 Cobra?

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[01yellercobra]

Double post.

 

[DarkRattle]

So what about someone that had a 98 GT, 01 Cobra, and now an 04 Cobra?

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Things become Holy at that point... Legends say he must have ran over ATLEAST 10 crowds.

 

[01yellercobra]

Things become Holy at that point... Legends say he must have ran over ATLEAST 10 crowds.

Lmao. The blood is good for the paint.

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[01yellercobra]

Tapatalk is sucking tonight.

 

[DarkRattle]

Natural clear coat

 

[shurur]

I think there was a recall on the original tensioner...not that it will help you now.

I had to replace mine, but it had a 3/8 slot in it and no guard; so I guess I am on my third tensioner then..

 

[3B99SVT]

This man's name is 99SVT yet he now has a Terminator, he is the Godfather.... I salut you.

I don't consider myself a "Godfather" at all. Slo has posted up a lot more helpful info than I have. There are times I miss my '99 -- I liked the handling more than my '03. But I really like the >2X RWHP of the '03!!!