Ok after all my work recently: trans replacement, A/C compressor & dryer replacement, bumpers and lights, dana-matting the whole interior, and restuffing the seats. The car has been driving great and behaving very well...

UNTIL: the charge light decided to come on when the key was off.... which indicates a short in the ALT... of course I have never replaced the ALT in this car.... and also it is certainly completely encapsulated under the massive A/C compressor bracket. I almost bet if you looked at "book time" for ALT replacement it would say "includes evacuate and change of A/C system"... I love this car; but sometimes it challenges my affections.

Long story short; if you replace your A/C compressor it may be value added to replace your ALT, two bolts and a simple removal while everything else is out of the way ALT cost $ 95.00 to $140.00 depending if you go new Bosch or remanded...

MikeD>

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1975 300D, Feuerrot and Parchment interior

1971 220D (RIP)