'98 S70 T5 Bad Alternator. Voltage Regulator?

[SleeStak69]

(Voltage Regulator) I watched this video after having a bad alternator confirmed by a test done at O'reillys. My only concern is that my alternator SMELLS bad and also makes a noise when I start the car up cold for about 10 seconds. Could it still be the regulator or will I have to shell out for the big money big project for a whole new alternator?

[Herb Goltz]

If it smells bad and makes noise you need a complete rebuild, not just a voltage regulator. Look for a local place that does rebuilds-- the parts store rebuilds are hit or miss...

[SleeStak69]

That is what I was thinking would be the case

[jenkinskg]

So on my 04 c70 rebuild on the car is possible, but not fun, I did this since removing alternator is a not so fun task, mine was running low voltage 13.3 or lower so I put it off for a while. Here is what I did on car
The attched video allowed me to see what screws are needed to be removed.
A right angle screw driver will help with access.
I had to lossen the cooling fan and remove some inter-cooler hoses and lower rock guard.
I was able to not drain antifreeze or pull serpentine belt.
Sorry I did not make a video.

The regulator cost me $31 last year, price has come down, so I have original alternator, not a chinese autozone alternator for $31

here is same ebay seller and current listing for regulator with new brushes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VOLVO-Voltage-R ... SwZd1VasA1

The only shorcut I too was I left off the plastic cover off of the rear, its screw was the hardest of all of them.

[bmdubya1198]

If it's just the voltage regulator, it wouldn't smell bad. The bearings are probably shot... time for a new alternator.

[jenkinskg]

Blown diodes can smell, or burt regulator.
Electronics smell when overloaded or dead