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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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Serpentine conversion

Converted over to this and have a couple of questions. Since the alternator is on the opposite side, I have to make some adjustments.

I had to buy a new pigtail for the newer alternator, but it has 3 wires from it, one larger one. The wires from my stock configuration only have two. What do I need to connect this properly? I have a single wire that originally went to the back of the alternator bracket, does this need to be spliced into that 3rd larger wire on the newer alt?
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Re: Serpentine conversion

Maybe something here:

http://paceperformance.com/p-3980-se...nnections.html

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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Amazing. Thanks!
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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Re: Serpentine conversion

You do know the water pump has to be replaced as well, right? And maybe the p/s pump also?
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Re: Serpentine conversion

Originally Posted by camaronewbie
You do know the water pump has to be replaced as well, right? And maybe the p/s pump also?

Yes. I replaced everything with new.

I do have another question. The serpentine ac compressor has 2 prongs on the front, and a round 2 prong in the back. Are both supposed to be used? My factory pigtail only fits the front.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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Oops. Double post.

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Last edited by JamesC; Jul 16, 2011 at 08:48 AM. Reason: Ignorant
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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Re: Serpentine conversion

Originally Posted by lonesomeloser
The serpentine ac compressor has 2 prongs on the front, and a round 2 prong in the back. Are both supposed to be used? My factory pigtail only fits the front.
Only the front for mine. Check post #18 below, pic #3 for a visual:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...-3-pt-stb.html

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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Re: Serpentine conversion

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Only the front for mine. Check post #18 below, pic #3 for a visual:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...-3-pt-stb.html

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Ok, thanks. I already bought a round pigtail and connected it to the rear. Why are there 2 ports, anyway? Oh well, I'll reconnect the old pigtail.
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