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I bought an 03 Grand Marquis LS Ultimate a couple months for for $4,700 with 67,000 miles. Low mileage but as with any older car I knew I’d have some stuff. So far I needed new hood lift supports, serpentine belt, and now my alternator just went out. All of your videos have been very helpful as I like to do things myself. Great content!
Whether the belt is fully removed or not, this video is very informative! The removal of the belt was an attempt to kill two birds with one stone. Show you how to replace your seep belt and alternator in one vid. Look at things positively guys!
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........... Why did you take the belt off fully, seems like you could have just left it on and hooked the belt over the new alternator in the end ?????
I was going to ask that same question because it looks like you could just drop it down keep it on all the rest of the pulleys and then put it right back over the top of the alternator pulley
I changed mine for the first time ever & here’s a tip if you don’t have the tool to move the tensioner, just completely take out one of the bolts at the bottom preferably the left one and let the alternator tilt a Little. The belt comes right off without having to bother the tensioner 💪
I really liked your video. Very informative and detailed. I learned a lot from it. Other videos just go through the motions with no explanation. Thank you very much.
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YES! Why was the belt fully removed? Was that to simply add additional information and inspection or replacement of the belt? That belt is super important so it is a good time to replace it (if needed)...
+Mark Mann Thank you for checking us out. The belt was removed due to a separate video showing the complete replacement. We agree that while performing this job you should always inspect the condition of the belt and replace as necessary. 1aauto.com
Looks easy just looks like it would be confusing putting the belt back on. I think my alternator might be going bad on my 2003 grand marquis feels like I have a misfire and my headlights are dim I'm gonna get the alternator tested of its bad I'll replace it. Is this the same procedure for 2003 grand marquis. The only thing I'm worried about is getting the belt back on properly
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I have an 04 police interceptor that the alternator bracket doesn't cover the intake. Any reason it's just square at the top? It's original FoMoCo stamped.
Sorry to say that, when changing the alternator you don't have to take off the the entire belt, I have an 08 grand marquis and it had an alternator's problem but I didn't take off the entire belt, but just for the alternator because I was changing the alternator, but good job
that's correct. I don't know the exact numbers, but the bottom bolts should be very tight and the top ones moderately tight. the top bolts are only going a few threads into pretty soft metal, don't overtorque them.
Unless your needing to replace the belt there is no reason to remove the belt from the car just the tensioner because as you say you only need to loosen the bottom bolts for the alternator to be removed as all you need is a small extension to reach past the belt . other than that good video .
+@Briggs22 We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
+Kailani Mccaffrey Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement alternator shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/2003-08-alternator/i/1aeal00185?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
+stephone lockett Thanks for checking us out! If you purchased a new battery and that is not being charged it could be an issue with the alternator not operating properly. We would suggest having this tested to make sure it is operating as it should.
You guys are obviously not sticklers about working on clean cars. Don't you guys ever think about hosing this stuff off before immortalizing it on video forever?
Thank you so much. The looks extremely easy. I have a 2006 Crown Victoria P71 and my battery light comes on then turns off then comes on again. Yesterday, My car was on and my dash died. So I turned off my car and then itt wouldn't start. I had to jump it. This morning the battery light was back on and I looked it up and I need a new alternator. Thanks again. This looks easy
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Very very simple instructions and explanation. Perfect. Yall helped me a lot, just installed my own alternator and saved like $250.
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I bought an 03 Grand Marquis LS Ultimate a couple months for for $4,700 with 67,000 miles. Low mileage but as with any older car I knew I’d have some stuff. So far I needed new hood lift supports, serpentine belt, and now my alternator just went out. All of your videos have been very helpful as I like to do things myself. Great content!
Whether the belt is fully removed or not, this video is very informative! The removal of the belt was an attempt to kill two birds with one stone. Show you how to replace your seep belt and alternator in one vid. Look at things positively guys!
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +송휵만Mr. Hyuk-Man
........... Why did you take the belt off fully, seems like you could have just left it on and hooked the belt over the new alternator in the end ?????
...... another TH-cam videos shows how to use a bungy cord to hold the belt in place. I used a shoe string...
Stephen Fiore I agree removeing the belt seemed unnecessary.
I would remove the belt only if I was going to replace it.
I said the same thing
@@jchis9852 yep
Sure helped me today. Im not sure why he removed the serpentine belt. I just dropped mine down and then put it back on. Great video!
I was going to ask that same question because it looks like you could just drop it down keep it on all the rest of the pulleys and then put it right back over the top of the alternator pulley
......... Be careful to use a "6-Point" socket not a 12-point socket. I stripped out one of the bolts and Ford doesn't sell new ones.
Easy to follow and in 60 fps, nice video thank you
I'm not a mechanic. But if it's easy enough, I'll give it a try.
Worked like a charm! Thank you very much!
Very comprehensive. Thank you!
+Jerry ACR-X Thank you very much!
I changed mine for the first time ever & here’s a tip if you don’t have the tool to move the tensioner, just completely take out one of the bolts at the bottom preferably the left one and let the alternator tilt a Little. The belt comes right off without having to bother the tensioner 💪
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Your video was very helpful thank you I have a 2003 crown Vic I'm replacing the alternator
I really liked your video. Very informative and detailed. I learned a lot from it. Other videos just go through the motions with no explanation. Thank you very much.
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Thank you so much guys, you are doing a excellent job 😎
This helped me out so much! Thank you
This saved me today. Easy as a Haynes. Thanks guys!
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YES! Why was the belt fully removed? Was that to simply add additional information and inspection or replacement of the belt? That belt is super important so it is a good time to replace it (if needed)...
+Mark Mann Thank you for checking us out. The belt was removed due to a separate video showing the complete replacement. We agree that while performing this job you should always inspect the condition of the belt and replace as necessary. 1aauto.com
Please please please can you do a Crown vic video on replacing the exhaust manifold. This is one of most common faults on these cars
They have a video on that too if you haven't found it.
Here: th-cam.com/video/_N0Rq03Sj_k/w-d-xo.html
@@JamarD421 You do realize the video you linked is for an INTAKE manifold. Exhaust manifolds and intake manifolds are different.
I love how they replaced the intake manifold instead of the alternator. Either was, great instructions
They saved me over 100 bucks on front and rear sets kits the big green box store wanted 300 plus
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Excellent video!!! Thanks.
Looks easy just looks like it would be confusing putting the belt back on. I think my alternator might be going bad on my 2003 grand marquis feels like I have a misfire and my headlights are dim I'm gonna get the alternator tested of its bad I'll replace it. Is this the same procedure for 2003 grand marquis. The only thing I'm worried about is getting the belt back on properly
Thanks, great video. Why take the belt all the way off though? Just take it off the alternator at let it lay.
+Summit 1234 Thanks for checking us out! We figured since we were in the area already we would show the whole removal/re-installation of the belt. This can also be a good time to make sure there are no tears in the belt. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
I have an 04 police interceptor that the alternator bracket doesn't cover the intake. Any reason it's just square at the top?
It's original FoMoCo stamped.
Why fully remove the belt??? If you have to pull it off, show people how to inspect the belt for accessive ware and cracking.
+James Hunter Thanks for the feedback!
Will this be the same for 2009 p71
+First Last It may be a different procedure on that vehicle. 1aauto.com
i am here too for a 2009 . my friend is stuck a town away and i am here for a tool list so i have everything.
@@Chris-go9ti same thing
Sorry to say that, when changing the alternator you don't have to take off the the entire belt, I have an 08 grand marquis and it had an alternator's problem but I didn't take off the entire belt, but just for the alternator because I was changing the alternator, but good job
Can you do a 1998 Lincoln continental?
........ Wish you would have gave torque amount in foot-pounds on each bolt. I hear top bolts have much less torque than bottom bolts.
that's correct. I don't know the exact numbers, but the bottom bolts should be very tight and the top ones moderately tight. the top bolts are only going a few threads into pretty soft metal, don't overtorque them.
Unless your needing to replace the belt there is no reason to remove the belt from the car just the tensioner because as you say you only need to loosen the bottom bolts for the alternator to be removed as all you need is a small extension to reach past the belt . other than that good video .
Remove the positive cable first or may blow a control module in the computer.
Why does my alternator overheat after replacing it. 03 crown Vic
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How about service the battery while you are there.
How about a trip to the car wash? I cannot stand seeing a dirty engine bay.
Wow, that's Dirty Cable Ends
make it look so easy...
+Kailani Mccaffrey Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement alternator shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/2003-08-alternator/i/1aeal00185?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
My alternator is not charging the battery. Bought a new battery and stuck on what the problem could be.
+stephone lockett Thanks for checking us out! If you purchased a new battery and that is not being charged it could be an issue with the alternator not operating properly. We would suggest having this tested to make sure it is operating as it should.
What about 09 crown victoria p71
+Detroitking223 We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1AAuto.com
Thank you 👍 love the video's keep them coming
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I will look now 👍
Like...200 extra steps in this video....turned a 5 minute job into a 7 minute video with a million cuts.
Should I replace the belt even if it's a little over a year old? I say it has 6 or 7k miles
Ya this dudes a goof taking that belt off all the way now you have to do more work lol
You guys are obviously not sticklers about working on clean cars. Don't you guys ever think about hosing this stuff off before immortalizing it on video forever?
Why would they car of someone else’s car was clean? Does it change something with the process?
Thank you so much. The looks extremely easy.
I have a 2006 Crown Victoria P71 and my battery light comes on then turns off then comes on again.
Yesterday, My car was on and my dash died. So I turned off my car and then itt wouldn't start. I had to jump it.
This morning the battery light was back on and I looked it up and I need a new alternator.
Thanks again. This looks easy
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Very useful video, Thank You 👍🏼