The cold weather seems to have killed my alternator

I've found a decent replacement, and was planning to do the job myself, as it looks to be a straight forward nut & bolt job. But before I take it on, anybody have any tips? Access looks a bit tight, and will I have to break out the IIDTool afterwards?!

Mine went and my Indy from memory charged me for 4 hours as just time consuming they said. Many thanks
Paul

Which engine do you have? I looked on the profile but couldn't see.

The M62 engine alternator is water cooled, though quite straight forward.

Remove the vicious fan and radiator - which can be done in about 30 mins if you have the right tool to get the fan off. Then it is 6 (I think) bolts around the alternator and one for the power connection. Make sure you check the condition of the rubber seal of the one going back on, which is normally attached to the alternator.

Whole job is less than 2 hrs even if done on a drive. Current:
- 2017 L405 3.0 V6 Autobiography
Sold:
- 2013 L405 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
- 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 2002 L322 4.4 HSE (having fixed timing chain guides)
- 2000 P38 4.6 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 1981 2-door In-Vogue
- 1980 Ex-Army SIII LWB
- 1976 SIII LWB
- 1968 SIIA
Stripped for parts:
- 2003 L322 4.4 Vogue

2008 tdv8 Many thanks
Paul

You need the hands the size of a girl. Did mine and took ages worst part was getting to the plug in the back of the altenator. Some take the turbo off to do it, I managed without doing that radiator fan etc had to come out. Managed to get it out thr front but was tight and an absolute bar steward.

I think at this time of year and the awkwardness factor, I’d be paying someone else to do it  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Mines a 4.2 SC, so no turbos. Access looks the hardest part!

The access will be tight, but essentially it should just be a bolt off/on job. I would never have thought of re-programming anything ... it puts out a voltage when its turning and thats about it. V8 or else ...