paxj92 said:
Hi fellas.......not to get off topic but as long as were talking about alternators...just wondering if an alternator from an 02 will swap into a 92 with little to no mods? I found a sweet deal on craigslist.
Search around here for "Durango Upgrade", "ZJ Upgrade", or "WJ Upgrade" - they're all fairly common.
You may run into the "upgrade" alternator being larger in size than the one you're replacing - if it's not too much, people have had good luck in grinding/cutting the mount to clear the case, and there are pictures here.
'02 what? Your 1992 would have come with a 90A Nippondenso, 2002 gives you the following options:
2002WJ/4.0L - 132A Bosch (connections are likely to be different - I'd have to check)
2002WJ/4.7L - 136A Nippondenso (larger case)
2002KJ/2.4L - 117A or 136A Nippondenso
2002KJ/3.7L - 136A Nippondenso
2002TJ/2.4L - 117A Nippondenso
2002TJ/2.46L - 117A Nippondenso
2002TJ/4.0L - 81 or 117A Nippondenso
And, of course, there was no 2002XJ with any engine - production halted in 2001.
If you're going to buy a horse, make sure it has a leg on all four corners - not that there's one of those units that isn't really an "upgrade."
Also, bear in mind that if you want to take full advantage of your upgrade, a wiring upgrade is also in order. I can help you with that as well.
(I've been meaning to code an alternator chart for the WiP site one of these days - maybe while I'm on holiday and trying to relax? I find the business relaxing - it's being home that drives me nvts...)