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How do you loosen the tensioner pulley to change the alternator on a 1999 Mercury Cougar 6-cylinder?
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∙ 17y ago
I have loosen the tensioner pulley to change the belt. If that is what you are looking for perhaps this might help. Some places want to charge up to $90 for doing this because there is an engine mount on the very top which does not allow room enough to turn the pulley and release the belt. Make a diagram of the belt and the pulleys. If you have a floor jack take the top half of the handle or go to Lowes or Home Depot and purchase a 24" X 1" steel pipe, keep the receipt so you can return it. as long as you are at the store purchase a scrap piece of wood, a small piece of 2X4 or any board thicker than 1/2" it does not need to be that big. Ready??? Position the pipe on top of the pulley arm apposite to where it is mounted to the engine block, stand in front of the car, place the piece of wood on top of the pipe and place your chest on it, push down with your body while reaching any one of the pulleys and slide the belt to the side. Repeat to replace belt. Hope that helps. Rob, IL
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On a 1996 Mercury Cougar which fuse is linked to the alternator?
There isn't any fuse then is linked to the alternator on a 1996 Mercury cougar. The alternator has an internal regulator, but does not have a fuse.
Where is the fusible link for the alternator charging system on a 1990 mercury cougar?
I can tell you that on a 2000 mercury cougar it is a fuse on the positive cable between the battery and the alternator
Where is the voltage regulator on 1993 mercury cougar?
embedded with alternator
Will an alternator freeze up on 1999 Mercury Cougar?
If the bearings in the alternator get bad enough it can lock up.
How much do alternators cost mercury cougars?
I just replaced the alternator in my 2000 Mercury Cougar and with the labour, belt, idler, alternator and tensioner it was roughly $700 Canadian!!If it wasn't such a good car i would have though twice about fixing it but I've never felt safer in any other vehicle besides the Coug!
How do you remove alternator on 2000 cougar?
It should be the same as for a 2002 Mercury Cougar which is answered in WikiAnswer under the Question; " How to remove alternator from a 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5L V6." The 2000 Cougar may be different by having an upper alternator BOLT. If it does, and you can't lift the bolt out (after fully loosening the bolt), lower the alternator and you can, then, lift the bolt out. When you begin to install the alternator (attach the power wire, and the wire connector) place the BOLT in the upper hole in the alternator, and THEN, raise the alternator to install.
What will make the charging system come on on a 2000 Mercury Cougar?
The charging system is the alternator which is on and functioning anytime the engine is running. If not, then you have a problem with the alternator.
Where is the alternator located on a 1986 Mercury Cougar?
front of engine at top on right side facing engine
Where is the alternator located on a 2001 Mercury Cougar?
Faceing the engine.move to the left side of your car. Looking inside and down.Find your belt.Follow the belt and your alternator should be below it.
Where is the alternator located on a 1999 mercury cougar?
if it is a 2.5 v6 than take the passenger front tire off and the alternator is right behind the plastic shroud
Where is the mega fuse in a mercury cougar?
The Mega Fuse is located from the alternator to the back of the engine, under the air filter.
What else could be wrong other than the alternator or battery on a 2000 mercury cougar?
wires, connecters, terminals
