Viper 1100 alternator replacement

[Paul]

Need to replace the alternator in my viper. Does anyone know what vehicle alternator will fit? Having no luck searching this topic

Thanks

[Randy]

Paul,

Check out this on ebay it may be a good place to start.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joyner-trooper-viper-renegade-alternator-/150688267731?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2315b87dd3

How did you break it?

Good luck!

[Paul]

I did not break it...when I first start the motor...it is screaming then quits after a bit. When I turn on the light, it starts to squeal again...weird...I was looking on Ebay, but they are exact replacements...I heard there are alternatives for a lot less money.

[Randy]

I did not break it...when I first start the motor...it is screaming then quits after a bit. When I turn on the light, it starts to squeal again...weird...I was looking on Ebay, but they are exact replacements...I heard there are alternatives for a lot less money.

Are you sure it is not a belt? Mine always made a terrible squeal until I replaced the belt and adjusted it correctly. (I am sure you probably checked this already, but I had to ask!)

[ERV JR]

when new mine started to sueal the belt, I was in the middle of a ride and it started every time off idle. Went back to camp tightened the belt and has been fine

[Paul]

Thank you for all the responses....I bet you guys are right....I bought a new belt today. Ill find out if it works this weekend. Never thought it could be the belt because it was tight.

[ricksrb]

Need to replace the alternator in my viper. Does anyone know what vehicle alternator will fit? Having no luck searching this topic

Thanks

Is it not the same engine as the Trooper? Is so then i have heard of replacement for it but will have to search.

[Paul]

Is it not the same engine as the Trooper? Is so then i have heard of replacement for it but will have to search.

No idea....I've been to two autoparts stores...lots of ideas as to what will work...but no luck. It would be sweet if there was a list of parts that are cross referenced. I've seen some items..like a fan belt, oil filter, but for starters, alternators, fuel pumps and such...not much luck

[plumber]

take it and have it rebuilt that is what I did when my starter went out

No idea....I've been to two autoparts stores...lots of ideas as to what will work...but no luck. It would be sweet if there was a list of parts that are cross referenced. I've seen some items..like a fan belt, oil filter, but for starters, alternators, fuel pumps and such...not much luck

[Paul]

Yup...it was the belt....thanks a lot for all the help

[bruhaw]

You can get a replacement belt at Autozone for $6.00 and change. I had a squeal and changed it out and it solved that problem. I had squealing and adjusted it a number of times and used belt dressing and it just kept coming back. Just take in the stock belt and they can take the numbers of it and get you a replacement. I believe it is a Gates belt that is stock which is hard to believe but true as it is printed right on it. Even if it doesn't end up being the belt it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to have a spare.