i have now replaced the altenator.which involved removing.o/s under wheel arch cover the aux/belt the belt tensioner the air con pump the oil filter the belt top idler pulley this allows you to get at the two altenator bolts and remove the part all in all a fiddly job but problem solved and good luck to anyone who gets the job
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