Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 08:46:40 -0400 From: Ben <jimnospamcom> Subject: Re: 99 9-3 alternator removal - HELP!
Colin Stamp wrote: > On Fri, 14 Apr 2006 13:29:33 -0400, Ben <jimnospamcom> wrote: > > >>Hi, >> >>I'm in the middle of removing my alternator for rebuild. I have >>everything disconnected and I removed the bottom hex (allen) long bolt >>that bolts the alternator to the bracket, but I can't find the second >>bolt for the life of me! >> >>Where's the second bolt? It's driving me mad! >> >>Thanks, Ben > > > ...thousand words and all that... > > http://www.stamp.plus.com/temp/Alternator.JPG > > Cheers, > > Colin. Cheers Colin! The pic confirmed the two bolts I found. The top one is a bit of a bugger to get out, but it's out. Problem is now, the alternator will not budge at all. Are they in that tight? I don't want to craw bar, if I don't have to. Any input is really appreciated. My alternator only needs bearings, which I found for $10 at a rebuild shop. Beats the hell of the rebuilt alternator prices, not to say I called the dealer for a new one. Just for fun = 1,117 CDN! And I thought our dollar was going up! He, he! Happy Easter! Ben