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PostPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:11 pm    Post subject: Alternator bolt Reply with quote

Ok, I know this is something simple but, I am trying to put the long bolt back in for that holds the alternator in place. Wth the plastic pipe seated snug in the lower metal pipe and the belt on the pulley, the bolt hole won't align.

I know it must be loosen this then drop that etc..

What is the process to get everything to align so that the bolt can go through?

Please?
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just did the same thing, real pain, first take the belt off, then you need to fiddle with it in different positions until you eventually get it. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 2:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't have a suggestion other than keep everything loose
I just installed the GoWe$ty bracket and had the same problem so I thought it was the kit.
It sucks leaning over the engine bay for that long and I needed an adjustment so i could stand up straight. Sometimes the simplest jobs on these vans turn out to be the worst Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternator bolt Reply with quote

VanWilder wrote:
and the belt on the pulley

That's probably what's effing you up. Try it without the belt. You're probably not doing anything wring, it's just a tricky, feelie job.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Done! Thanks guys..
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good!
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