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probably going to replace my alternator. in my 81 2.2 diesel.anyone done this before? what is that oil ,looks like, that runs to it from motor to it to the brake fluid cartridge? thanks

I had to replace my alternator in my 82 diesel too. Yes that is oil coming from the engine to the alternator. If your hose is leaking then you should get a new hose for it. This doesn't have anything to do with a brake fluid cartridge. If you are leaking oil, then most likely it is coming from that hose, running from the alternator to the engine block.

just to feed my curiosity could someone take some pics of the deisel in a luv and why do they have oil piped to the alternators. Thanks

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1980 LUV 4x4, going under re-construction...

i'd like to see this too. i've never seen under the hood of one.

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1980 luv sport 4x4 Just a memory now
Frame rusted from the inside. Truck stripped and now looking for a new donor in southern ohio

Maybe the alternator needs an oil pressure signal? This would be my guess if its only 1 hose going to it.

The oil line that routes to the the back of the alternator is used to keep the vacuum pump oiled and cooled.
The Vacuum pump is mounted to the back of the alternator (diesel englines do not create a lot of vacuum) to produce vaccum to run the brake booster.

Hope this helps

BTW to find that little oil line with banjo fitttings you have to order it directly threw Isuzu. It will cost you about $45.00, and $2.00 for the banjo gaskets.
It you just need to change the alternator or belts REMOVE THE HOSE! or it willl brake since the line was soft , over time it gets hard from the heat and will brake.

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1981 Chevy LUV 4x4 2.2L Diesel 4 Speed Selling out moving over to VW TDIs.

Woody, do you have any pictures of your LUV and S-10? I mainly want to see the S-10's interior and under the hood. I wanted to see how the diesel engine is set up in an S-10, because every one you see is gas. The LUV is cool because it is 4x4 and the decals are always cool to see. Thanks.

I will provide you with some images within the next two weeks.

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1981 Chevy LUV 4x4 2.2L Diesel 4 Speed Selling out moving over to VW TDIs.