Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 19:27:28 -0500 From: bobrosnopsamdnet.att.net Subject: Re: 85 900 - Alternator - HOW???
Paul Nelson wrote: > > Hello Folks, > > My son and I are trying to replace the alternator in his 85 900 turbo. We've > got it ready to come out except the bottom mounting bolt is about 5 inches > long and there is only about 3 inches of room from the mounting bracket to > the firewall. > > Short of taking the engine off the motor mounts, I can't figure out a way to > get this bolt out. > > Any clues would be appreciated. > I was about to replace the alt. on my '86, but someone on this ng and a local alt. guy (who HATED removing Saab alternators) both suggested replacing the voltage regulator and brushes first - and it worked! You may have already ruled out this possibility - but if not, it's worth a try as it's only about a $45 part and doesn't require alt. removal.
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