Soapy66 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Hi all, car still running and charging, but occasionally the headlights dim for a moment on my TDCI Focus, and the alternator makes the occasional metallic grinding noises, suspect the alternator, is it an easy swap? Is the alternator for 2005 model 1800 TDCI only for that car. Also the pictures I have seen on eBay of spare ones just seem to show a flange on the end of the shaft too, was expecting a W pulley? Regards Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Quite an easy job. The alternator sits in from the belt so it is driven by an extension which bolts to the flange. Aircon pump needs dropping down for access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy66 Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks for replying, eventually the noises stopped and so did the dimming of the headlights. Done another 30,000 miles with out incident until today's hiccup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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