Is it possible to relocate the alternator on an '87 maxima from the bottom of the engine to a higher position on the engine?

 

Anything is possible ... it's simply a matter of $$ and is dependent on your or someone else's fabrication skills.

If you're asking, if there's a tried and true means for completing this modification, I'm confident the answer is no.

 

Ok, thanks! I'll have to put my thinking cap on.

 

Not a chance since there no place to move them unless you’re willing to delete the ac compressor and live without the ac

 

thanks I think I will keep it stock

 

It worked fine in that same location from 1984-94 Maxima(s) and even larger for the trucks...Why would you re-engineer something that was in that location for a good reason? Easy to get to, cooler temperature, not so low it's in danger of a normal raining event and a common sense driver! If you want to re-engineer something please re-engineer the accessory drive BS on the 2.5 Liter 4 cylinder engine. That automatic tensioner needs to be Ole school Nissan which was virtually trouble-free.

 

I am not new to Datsun/ Nissan, I've own 240, 260, 280 (1st gen), 300 (1st & 2nd gen), 510 and I'm on my 3rd 2nd gen Maxima Wagon. This car (Maxima) has ALWAYS had issues with water splashing on the alternator. It's kind of like an achilles heel. Just like ALL Z's have hydroplane issues in any type of "wet" weather. I just wanted to know if any one had another solution to that problem.

 

You have you splash shields installed? I don't see how regular rain fall (Not Flooded) would knock out your alternator! Where are your alternators from (MfG)? If they're local sandblasted or bead blasted rebuilds yes I could see weather making it your achilles heel. May suggestion is to fab a better shield or freaking slow down through standing water or avoid standing water...Hydroplaning is a sign of driving to fast for the type tires on your car or just driving to fast in the rain! This isn't my first Nissan either and I've never experienced that so it may be your driving style! Building a better splash shield or a secondary splash shield is easier I think!

 

Ah, clairvoyance. My car is a survivor, all original 95k miles. If you don't have anything helpful to add to my question/ thread, you don't know or haven't rode with me and my car is complete with splash guards from the 80's, stay in "your" lane.

 

he is not talking about wheel splash guard, he talking about the splash shield that is under the bumper that extend toward to the engine you have two that is split between the engine brace mount

 

Thanks, I got that. Misuse of wording, my apologies. I think and hope I said somewhere that the car is a survivor and has all of its working original parts.
No splash shield would cripple the car in rain. As it is, heavier rain fall and the altenator location aren't a cohesive combination.
I was just asking if anyone knew if it was possible to relocate the alternator. The 1st person who answered put his answer in perfect perspective months ago.
I take excellent care of my Maxima as I did with all my other Nissan/ Datsun vehicles. Z's are VERY nose heavy and have handling "issues" in conditions that are not optimal, i.e rain, snow and leaves on the ground. As does the Maxima's alternator in heavier rain situations.
I didn't feel the other guys answers were helpful. Narrow corridor critical is what it was, especially when the assumptions were out of nowhere.
I appreciate your thoughts on this issue. With a little luck, I can get my 3rd '87 Maxima wagon to clip 250k.

 

I would build a inner splash shield of some sort for extra protection...I hope I didn't come off sounding like a ****....But if there are issues then we come find a simple solution for pretty much anything! GL Dude...

 

Why would you re-engineer something that was in that location for a good reason? Easy to get to, cooler temperature, not so low it's in danger of a normal raining event and a common sense driver!

 

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