LR3 Smoking Alternator Remove and Replace 

You made this much simpler than other videos I've seen, even the Atlantic British videos.

Derek, Just watched your video...I thought it was the best "how to" video I'd ever seen...especially well made of someone like me who is easily daunted by the complexities of mechanics and especially LR mechanics....a friend of mine just told me that land rover has been turning owners into mechanics for seventy years...your video made the process less painful. Thank you! Kevin

Hi Derek, Thanks for the great video! This was a huge help! I am happy to know that you can perform this install without having to remove the fan assembly. My only recommendation to anyone else attempting this is when installing your new alternator is to first install the top bolt to hold the alternator. Without it, it is really difficult to line up the bottom 2 bolts. Also, you can access the top bolt with a small 13mm ratchet by reaching down from the airbox hole instead of from below. Also, don't unscrew the screw on the serpentine pulley tensioner. Just insert a 3/8 socket drive into the square hole and turn it left with the cheater pipe like shown. I got a little confused by what was being used in the video. Otherwise, you will need to re torque the bolt. THANKS AGAIN FOR THIS VIDEO. It was much more helpful than anything I've seen on forums. Thanks Derek!

QUICK NOTE FOR V6 ENGINED LR3!!! This video has many useful tips for the V6, but the alternator is situated differently (and is even easier to replace): once you remove the engine top cover (4x10mm nuts) and the air filter connecting tube, access is easy and all from the top of the engine. Other than that, all directions and tips apply. Great video, thanks!!

Thanks for the video. I need to replace mine and wasn't sure about doing the job myself but after watching, I did and saved $485

Thank you. Like how you covered all the little details about proper fitment. The battery terminal block grove variance was very helpful.

Great video! My buddy and I to replace my alternator today and this video made it easy. I have no experience with cars and I did in 2 hours. Even got the part at auto zone which was the only place that had it on stock. Mine did have the 4 prong connector port so I didn't have to change them out. You saved me a ton of money. Thanks!

Great tutorial. Going to have to do this soon. Thank you for showing me that I don't have to go through the whole removal of the fan and shroud.

2021. This video came in handy! Thanks man. Much appreciated. Today I couldn't figure out why my alternator was smoking, freaked me out.

Thanks Derek! I did mine this morning and because of you it went as smooth as butter!

This video was a life saver. I performed the installation a couple of weeks ago following the same steps and same part as well and it all went smoothly. THANKS A BUNCH!!!!

Thank you for this video. It made the job much less stressful.

Derek, Thank You for the video. Just replaced a whining alternator on my 2006 RRS. Much appreciated!

Thank you for swift reply ! Mine it have 2.7L diesel. I hope that the alternator is in the same location.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this video. I had to do this last weekend after the thing completely died on me. I just followed what you showed and it went in great. So helpful. Thanks a million.

Kudos to your video. Very clear instructions. Very well done. You guys are everyday heroes.

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! This will help me replace mine. Same issue.

Thanks for sharing! Got this knocked out in no time thanks to your video, we had the same issue. Alternator started smoking and the LR3 started acting crazy. Nice vid Derek, thanks again.

Good practical video, nice one. A small heads up though, once you swap washers on the pole, as in, opening the new unit, your warranty will be invalidated!!!!

A very useful detailed video, many thanks for your time in putting this together...

thank you ! good video explained clear and very professional.. love it keep up good jobs.

Very nicely detailed. I was dreading this but your video is very helpful.

I have had excellent luck with all Duralast products.

Thank you for the video, it was very helpful.

Great help sir. Thank you.

Great tip mate, I was wondering if the output was the same or better than the last alternator?

Awesome tutorial...

Derek, awesome video...best I’ve seen. So hard to find LR3 fixes and your description matched my scenario to a T. Did you have to replace the battery?

on my 2006 TDV6 the suspension compressor, alternator and battery all failed within a short time. the compressor was running a lot due to being worn out and I think this might have been what killed half the diodes in the alternator rectifier and then all the AC (chopped DC) might have ruined the battery.

Derek thanks a lot for this video... Just save About $300!!!

Excellent video and thanks for taking the time to share this with us all. Do you know the OEM name of the alternator? I am in the middle east at present so need to get one shipped in. Hopefully you add more as time goes on because they are very good. BTW looks exactly like my LR3, Blue 2007.

im having the same problem on my caddie dts i bought a reman from orielys my car drained im not sure if it's the alt smoking but it's by that area i smell plastic

thank you

Duralast..cheap..yup..replace continuously

Great video!

Thanks for the video

Great video, thank you ! However can you please tell me what engine do you have, diesel, benzine ? 2.7L, 3.6L, 3L, etc.

I have a whistle on my Disco4 coming from more or less that place, hidden by the suspention.. No power loose inside of the cockpit, lights radio and sunroof works like no problem at all... Thw whistling is only when I accelerate on 1st and 2nd gear, then disappears... Do you think alternator could be the problem?

Great vídeo thanks

Dude thank you!

Thanks a lot, how did it go last 4 years?

So did the non OEM alternator go out every year?

You got 2 years left on that ford explorer lol

This happened on my Nissan/Infiniti

Exact same issue on my 2008

On my Range Rover sport it exploded!

1- Celica Died yesterday - not far away - Today got ride to Swap Dead Battery & pick up New Alternator. : ) . . . . = | 2- Use JUST Battery to get car home, BUT --> when hooking it up - (NEVER [stupidly] thought to *UNHOOK Old Alternator) 8 {|* _~ SMOKE! ~_ * 2. a. - * WHY THE SMOKE? ? (short? sure smells!) ? -> Many Dead batteries ** - NO WARNING LIGHTS! (do light starting car) b. - ** Read: 'Leaky diode allows current to drain out of the battery through the alternator when the vehicle is *NOT* being driven.' 3- WHY Can't my efforts go like those i Read & Watch about this? lol More Stories added to my pile. *HOPE Wires & Plugs are OK! =\* 4- For some reason 'washered' Nut would NOT remove easily! WHY WAS NUT REFUSING TO UNSCREW? So thought to pull Fuse. hahahaha 5- *Here we go Again!* yeah ~ *NOW* i remember it's BOLTED IN from UNDER Fuse Box! 6- I'm [Only] Doing this in a Restaurant's parking lot - Don't know how Entertaining this was > Not my choice. - What Not to Do . . Just Ask. : ) It's now Home, Fuse & Alternator exchange > . . tomorrow ? *My days lesson.* HA! What's tomorrows!? THAT was long - sorry. ANY IDEAS, Please let me know. THANKS!

Great video! My buddy and I to replace my alternator today and this video made it easy. I have no experience with cars and I did in 2 hours. Even got the part at auto zone which was the only place that had it on stock. Mine did have the 4 prong connector port so I didn't have to change them out. You saved me a ton of money. Thanks!