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09-15-2011, 01:44 PM

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Hmm. I bought one of those 160 amp alternators from ebay for my 5th gen (should be same as 4th gen). Paid about $180 about a year ago. Just sitting in my garage now. Mine had a red stripe though

Got any pics of it?

09-15-2011, 03:22 PM

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I think I missed 4 questions. Maybe my head is a little swollen, but I thought I did pretty good, considering its been over 45 years since I learned this stuff and about 40 since I stopped being a mechanic.

Not bad at all then. I only know some of this from my time as an installer at Car Toys in Plano. MECP exam stuff...but not the inner workings of an alternator, that's outside the job description. Good to know though!

09-15-2011, 06:40 PM

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Got any pics of it?

Actually I think I might. I will check tomorrow.

10-15-2012, 08:41 PM

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Just an update, one year later and the alternator is still working wonderfully. Not a single issue.

10-16-2012, 08:44 AM

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The reason why it was tricky to find the lower alternator bolt is because most of the DIY guides tell you to remove the bolts first and then drop the AC compressor.

It's *** backward. You have to drop the ac compressor first to be able to get to the lower alternator bolt.

i dunno where you saw that. any one ive seen says to remove the top bolts, then the a/c compressor, then the last long bolt.

10-16-2012, 08:49 AM

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also on that real tip, my top alternator bolt broke or something. **** is straight up GONE now. and i removed the rest of it from where it bolts to. but now my alternator is like an inch away from where that top bolt holds it to the engine.

yet it still runs fine with no noises and i didnt even notice until now... guess ill be ordering one of those bolts from courtesy.

10-16-2012, 09:11 AM

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Just an update, one year later and the alternator is still working wonderfully. Not a single issue.

What year Murano is this alternator sourced from?

10-16-2012, 10:42 AM

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I think 2003-2007

10-16-2012, 11:45 AM

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has anyone tried to replace the alternator with one from the Z51 Murano (2009-2012) that one is 130amp vs the 110amp on the older gen murano?
Based on the part number search on Courtesy's parts list everything is the same...

11-04-2012, 04:27 PM

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Consider yourself lucky and/or myself unlucky because it appears you have way more play with your ac compressor lines. Even after unbolting mine I could barely get it out of the way to get the old alt out.

THIS. omg I WISH I could move mine that much

11-05-2012, 09:39 AM

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Or you could go to autozone and buy the optional 130 amp alt for 165... the 110 is 155... i just swapped and biggggg difference in sound from subs and lighting is sooo much brighter

02-27-2015, 07:49 PM

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If you are interested in seeing how you knowledge of the charging system compares to what an ASE mechanic is supposed to know, here's a test for you to take:

http://www.autoshop101.com/asetest/asetest5.html

I got 20 of 24 buy i'm not really reading anything into it as I'm pretty good at tests.

03-03-2015, 10:36 PM

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Can you get the alternator thur the top of the engine.. By removing the radiator hose ?

03-03-2015, 11:22 PM

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You probably could, but why would you want to make your life harder.

03-06-2015, 03:10 AM

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Pulling those AC bolts can be problematic. So trust me - be careful - and if you search you'll find others, and of course me, who will tell you (on this forum) you do NOT need to move the AC compressor to replace the alternator. Rusty cars - those LOOOONG bolts though all that aluminum over 16+ years - they can really be stuck. I broke off all 4 heads, spent a couple months, etc., etc. I replaced my alternator without moving the AC compressor. I ended up cutting the AC pump bracket off replacing it then putting new bolts in. A little more than I bargained for on an alternator swap.
Corrosion sucks.

08-16-2017, 12:55 PM

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imagine me finding this after the fact. i actually found this thread through google images of all things. i thought about the 160 amp but, 130 would really be the sweet spot. the more amps, the more the drag.

they sell Chinese 125 - 130 amps alts but, i'd sooner send it off for IMMEDIATE rebuild and testing a trusted local alt/genny/starter/farm equipment shop before using.

EDIT: put anti seize on the compressor bolts to help prevent dissimilar metal corrosion and aid in installation and removal!