UK Owner - Need Alternator Urgently for Forthcoming Trip

[Jarvmeister]

Hi All,

I have a Ford Explorer (2000) engine in my Ford Galaxie.

Tonight the battery light came on, so I tested the battery with a meter and got about 11.9v with the engine both on and off.

Assuming it's the alternator, I was wondering where I could get a replacement, my mechanic said it looked like a very standard looking alternator. I went onto Ebay and did a search for Explorer alternators but the ones I found didn't really look like the one under my bonnet, even those that stated they were the year for mine. I'm not mega techy with cars unfortunately so I don't know if once I take mine out I'll end up seeing it differently.

Anyway, I leave for a roadtrip to Spain in about a week and a half and desperately need to get something organised.

Can anyone advise where I can get hold of the correct part for my car quickly?

I'd be eternally grateful. I suppose I should feel lucky this didn't happen during my trip.

Many thanks everyone.

Ross

 

[Ilikemice]

Where are you located? If you're desperate I have a 1997 sitting around that you can borrow the alt off of for your trip.

 

[Jarvmeister]

Where are you located? If you're desperate I have a 1997 sitting around that you can borrow the alt off of for your trip.

Well that is jolly decent of you. That sort of kindness is hard to come by these days!

I'm in Oxfordshire, so can't be that far from you if you're in the Midlands.
I've PM'd you my mobile. Call it any time!

 

[BIGHVM]

See- thats what we are about- we are the nicest off road bums anyplace on the net!
Well done mate- a real champ!

 

[jcasey007]

I also have a spare alternator you are welcome to, as it happens I am coming down the A34 tomorrow from the M40, if you are around and can meet me it's yours.

I'm heading south in the morning and back after lunch

If you want it PM me.

 

[Jarvmeister]

I also have a spare alternator you are welcome to, as it happens I am coming down the A34 tomorrow from the M40, if you are around and can meet me it's yours.

I'm heading south in the morning and back after lunch

If you want it PM me.

Wow - amazing community in here - PM'd.

Ross