hello.

after all the problems i had changing the alternator where i had to undo the retainer on the hi-lo ratio linkage near the air filter and then almost bend the panel out of the way, i was looking at some sort of modification under the driver's seat where i would cut the access panel under the seat by the gears and handbrake etc, and re-join it using pieces of metal underneath so that if and when access is needed i can just undo these extra bolts and take the panel out completely rather than have to prop it up at a stupid angle and work with it in my way.

has anybody tried this or have i just struggled my heart out when there was an easier way to get to the alternator.

i only ask because i obviously didn't tighten up the belts properly and i had to repeat the same procedure just to reradjust them

cheers

brian



- (#10085) Brian Wharf, 13 Apr 04 13:05

But the floor comes out easily! Leave the gearchange in place and disconnect the cables from it. Lift the floor out of the car in one piece.

- (#10085) David Miller, 14 Apr 04 00:48

I think you have been making life difficult for yourself Brian. Taking the floor out can take as little as 15 mins when you've done it a couple of times. The procedure with pics can be found in AceAnswers.

I wouldn't go cutting holes in the floor etc. You could weaken the structure.

- (#10085) Ian Dunse (Derbs), 14 Apr 04 01:01

My word. Why didn't I look here first. No wonder why I struggled. I think it was because I was dubious about all the linkages in the centre.

Thanks a lot.
- (#10085) Brian Wharf, 14 Apr 04 10:05