Alternator Leak

[Gerryk]

So, in my past post about chasing down some engine noise, I mentioned pulling the alternator. I now on my 3rd o-ring in an attempt to successfully seat the alternator as it keeps leaking oil. The last attempt was performed by a dealer, and unfortunately it leaks more now than before taking it in. the two times I tried, on removal it was obvious that I tore up the o-ring. Anyone have a trick to getting that o-ring in effectively?

 

[Rocky]

I hope you get some tips, but probably not many have had to deal with this problem.

 

[proturn1]

So, in my past post about chasing down some engine noise, I mentioned pulling the alternator. I now on my 3rd o-ring in an attempt to successfully seat the alternator as it keeps leaking oil. The last attempt was performed by a dealer, and unfortunately it leaks more now than before taking it in. the two times I tried, on removal it was obvious that I tore up the o-ring. Anyone have a trick to getting that o-ring in effectively?

Hi you could try lubricating with silicon grease on assembly.

 

[shanered6]

One thing to remember is the O rings are metric and not imperial if you try to put imperial in there they will split or twist in the grooves .

 

[Gerryk]

Update…after trying to seal it myself (both times with OEM parts) I took it to the dealer. I felt somewhat vindicated when their attempt leaked worse than my trials. In their second kick, they tried different sizes of o-rings from more recent models (with sealant) and that worked.

 

[sikatri]

Glad it was finally resolved and thank you for telling us.