BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 The alternator in my old 540i which now belongs to a mate is getting a bit noisy. Anyone know an outfit in Auckland that could do a service on it? This is the water-cooled unit so will need the seal, and probably a good idea to replace the regulator also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 I bought a kit like http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008J7QL3G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Was easy enough to fit, couple hours odd. Bearings avaliable locally but not the regs or rectifiers as far as I know. He probably wants to get onto it pretty quick. When the bearings in mine seized it took out the tensioners and the power steer pump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1040 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 .........When the bearings in mine seized it took out the tensioners and the power steer pump. Was awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Just a bearing puller tool required for the job Tony? Any other fancy tools he'd need to buy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Have a nosey through this, should tell ya all ya need to know. http://www.meeknet.co.uk/e38/alternator/index.htm 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
