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Anyone fitted new alternator, - I can just about use a screwdriver and spanner, and would like to try to do it myself - any tips advice. Not sure about the pump thing on the end and what it does.

The Fairway/TX1 alternator comes together with the vacuum pump sitting at its back. It's the rotation of the alternator that creates the vacuum in the pump. This pump is essential in feeding vacuum to the servo brake.
Depending on your Fairway model, you'll find 4 or 5 hoses connected to the vacuum pump:
- 2 hoses for engine oil
- 2 or 3 hoses for vacuum: big size one to the servo, medium size one to the autobox (pre-1997 models only), small size one to the brake vacuum sensor.

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New alternator comes with new vacuum pump attached, can I just disconnect and reconnect like for like?

Yes,remove both belts and take off,remember what came of where and reassemble.Youll have it done in a hour,minus time for swearing and getting plasters for your knuckles

Both Belts?

Sorry do the back one only if you want