1998 2.1 VSX Auto new project

[Dieselman]

That alternator has definitely done some work.
When the car was designed and had a 7 piston pump, the single hydraulic pipe followed a route that allowed the alternator to be extracted. The 6+2 pipes cross over the alternator.

I'm really interested to see if the £13 kit is a workable task. how are the slip rings held on and connect to the armature?

[Citjon]

There is an "engine running relay" which takes its signal from the alternator and disables the A/C, heated seats and heated rear window, so probably related.

That's good to know, thank you.