buick enclave alternator replacement 

61 thousand people changed their altenator easily with this video. thanks bro

First, good video. I just changed out an alternator on a 2011 Enclave. I watched this video and it helped, A LOT. High points for me was removing the stud with E10 socket. A must! Also was really glad that you showed the parts of the idler pulley. Of course, mine hit the ground and blew apart so it was good you showed how it went back together. Also, I liked how you showed the belt routing to put it all back together. There are diagrams out there but seeing the actual parts made it easier. Now, nothing to do with the video...This is a tough repair. I think I have like 7 hours into it and lots of swearing! Sorry, I am trying. Being an automotive engineer and understanding that there are repair standards I say this. An alternator is a wear out kind of part. You need to be able to replace it without a fist fight. This is terrible. A fail for the manufacturer in my opinion. My hats off to you guys who have to deal with this kind of thing every day to make a living! Good video, thanks!

Did mine yesterday, your tutorial worked like a charm! Thanks a lot!

I don't understand what kind of people dislike this video. This is one of the best video on youtube. Everything is shown in real life, very clearly, crystal clear visuals, and very good commentary, good lightining and very helpful. Thank you very much for sharing with RU-vidrs. Keep up the good work. I liked your video. Thumbs up for you.

Best part replacement video I've seen. Great job. I wish I had your patience.

Thank you. Very helpful. Being overseas I have to work on my Buick when any issues come up. And this was one of them. Thank you again

really helpful video. I get my 2012 gmc acadia pulley idler off eaily after watching it

One of the better how to videos I've seen. Thanks

This video is the best man I got the same exact car and I need a alternator replacement anddd mannn did this video really really help my husband is doing it now we don’t have to pay a mechanic thank you so much you saved our lives this video is the best

2023 this video is great just a little complicated that's all but great work

I wanna tell you I appreciate your video so much I used your video last night to change my alternator used it step-by-step without this I wouldn't have got it done. 5 star review for me thank you

Awesome,...You did a great job showing every detail, Thank you very much,...I just saved alot of money

Bravo. Ty for your help. That e10 socket recommendation saved my life. I wanted to replace the belt while I was down there but there was an additional bracket that would have needed removal and I felt the old belt still looked good. Thanks again

For what its worth...this video is the one i used. It was the easiest. Good job!!

Well done. Thank you. Took me all day, but got it done.

Great job on the video. I literally just came in from doing this. Unfortunately, I did the tensioner first and then found out it was my alternator but this video helped me not curse and punch things. Follow his direction and walk away before things go sour and you'll be good. Nicely done Jabo👍👍

Great vid on showing me the basics I needed. It'll come off with removing the stud, but it always is tricky.

Thank You!!!!! It went smoothly because of your video. But it was a pain in the butt to get it out! Thanks again!

Thank you very much for your video! Followed your steps exactly and was successful in replacing our 2012 Buck Enclaves alternator. Saved a ton of money on labor!! Well done video, spot on steps and easily reproduceable!

Awesome shortcut 👍35 yr mechanic

This video just saved my life ❤️❤️ thank you!!!

Hey this is what I call a realy good explanation! Thank you man!

Very good video good job keep it up

this is why you follow a factory service manual when replacing parts. Step by step, slow and easy wins the race

Genius great workmanship

Help me out a lot thanks for the step by step instructions

Around 17:45 I started yelling at my kids to calm the f down!! They looked at me like I was crazy! 🤣😂🤣😂

Brother man awesome job , thank you

Thank you for this video because it did give some shortcuts, but I had to take out both studs and it made it 10x easier to take out! Don’t get me wrong, it is some work! So get ready to have a bit of a fight with that alternator!! Haha!! Once again, thank you!

Awesome video Ty!!

Great video really do appreciate it

Great 👍

Hi brother I have a Buick Enclave on the road it turn off I don't have I don't have no idea what happened on that if you help me out please

Finally simple!!!!

Thank you for the guide but you should have explained that you will want the post on the right side on not the left when installing the new alternator. This allows the alternator to swing out and makes easy work of installing the idle pulley. If you use the left one then it wont clear the wheel well and its a nightmare.

I hate these vehicles

I just wanted to know what size torx socket did you use? Was that a 15? I am having trouble with that one bolt. I literally removed the upper radiator hose and of course the power steering and a.c hoses.

You can use a 7mm instead of the E10 👍🏽

Best video ever... saving me 98 dollars per hour

Hi!! I just changed the alternator....now cranks but no start??? Help please 😭😊 thank you!! I tried resetting the security... still no start 😕 09 Enclave... please help me!!!!

I took my 2012 buick enclave to get put on an alternator and was told that I needed a water pump but brought it in with out a water leak . What could have cause that to happen.and if you have a video on how to fix my pump

My 2011 regal is like this. Why did they put it in such an awkward spot?

Lol that dammm cable

To the shop mine goes😢😢

Lo L L😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

What size of sockets did you use?

Great video, gotta do an alternator for my mom and this was extremely helpful. I see you're using some Icon tools. How are they holding up? I love their sockets, their ratchets need to be lubed a little more and kept tight in my experience. Those flex head ratcheting wrenches, are they Icon as well?

Have to change mine this weekend and I am NOT looking forward to it lol. These have no room to work in whatsoever. Wish I had bought a Honda instead.

@11:54 It's not so easy now is it lol

typo " In an Area "

Dude had food stuck in his beard

You didn't say what size that torx socket was that you used to remove the studs.

since you mentioned it as if you were the authority... the British pronunciation is N-clave.. the standard American pronunciation is On-clave & last I checked, we gave the British a certificate of divorce in 1776. Otherwise, a good video

Can this be done without removing tire or jacking up?

My video would have a lot more profanity and anger

It's funny the "mechanics" have to wear gloves like they are afraid of getting their hands dirty/oily/greasy Ive been working on car/airplanes for over 35 years and find this comical

engineered as complicated as a new mercedes benz what a piece of sh**** engineering an alternator should be in an are that takes no more than 4-10 minutes to remove. Maybe pulling the engine out of the car would have been faster to reach that alternator. Thanks I wont be buying this car.