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    alternator bracket came off

    The first time we put eveything back together after doing the timing belt, I heard a loud clank when i was driving. I couldn't see what it was but later realized it was the front bracket that the 2 bolts go into.
    Now, after the car has been sitting (see other posts if you want the story), everything is good except the alternator belt squeals like crazy.

    Can I craft a makeshift bracket using some washers and replacement bolts or do I need that specific bracket? My husband thinks that it shouldn't make a difference if that bracket is there at all but I'm thinking if the bolts were in place, we could adjust the alternator better and stop the squealing belt.

    I'm going to have to replace the alternator because it gets really hot now and I think some power steering fluid may have leaked in there.

    Thanks everyone!


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    Well for one make sure there isn't power steering fluid on the belt and/or pulley. And you need that bolt/bracket to get and keep the proper tension on the belt. I'm sure with enough enginuity you could fab one up, but you could probably get a cheap one at the junk yard and save yourself some time.
    Originally posted by Mishakol129
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      Thank you for that. I have been trying to convince my husband that the bracket is mucho important. In his line of work, he should know that! i'll try to go by a junkyard and find one.
      I should have married a honda fan, I don't think I would be having this much of an issue.

      I explained to him that those bolts probably work just like the one on the power steering pump or close to something like that. He never listens or maybe he's just tired of hearing about my car.


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        My alt. belt screamed for over a year and a half until I got off my lazy ass and tightened up the belt. You CAN get the alt. belt tight without the bracket, but it will never stay tight, it WILL get loose with only the one bolt holding it.
        Originally posted by Mishakol129
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          Originally posted by dj_ender View Post
          My alt. belt screamed for over a year and a half until I got off my lazy ass and tightened up the belt. You CAN get the alt. belt tight without the bracket, but it will never stay tight, it WILL get loose with only the one bolt holding it.
          What is that funky bolt on the side? Does that come all the way out or is it built into the alternator itself? We were traying to take the alternator off completely but we couldn't get it to budge.
          I don't mind the belt squealing but it gets hot to the touch and eventually the alternator gets hot. I don't want a fire going underneath the hood.


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            Originally posted by s.green View Post
            What is that funky bolt on the side? Does that come all the way out or is it built into the alternator itself? We were traying to take the alternator off completely but we couldn't get it to budge.
            I don't mind the belt squealing but it gets hot to the touch and eventually the alternator gets hot. I don't want a fire going underneath the hood.
            The alt. is only attached to the car really with a long bolt on the back which attaches it to the bracket thats bolted to the block, and the plug from the main harness. Yes the bolt/bracket attaches it to, but yours is missing. So if your bracket is gone, remove the long bolt at the back of the alt. and unplug it. Should fall out in your hands.
            Originally posted by Mishakol129
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              Originally posted by dj_ender View Post
              The alt. is only attached to the car really with a long bolt on the back which attaches it to the bracket thats bolted to the block, and the plug from the main harness. Yes the bolt/bracket attaches it to, but yours is missing. So if your bracket is gone, remove the long bolt at the back of the alt. and unplug it. Should fall out in your hands.
              roger that. so the bolt that is on the right hand side and is really hard to get to if the belts are on, is that built in to the alternator? I guess will have to force the alternator off because it didn't just "fall off".


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                Originally posted by s.green View Post
                roger that. so the bolt that is on the right hand side and is really hard to get to if the belts are on, is that built in to the alternator? I guess will have to force the alternator off because it didn't just "fall off".
                It's not "built in", it goes thru the alt. and the alt. bracket to hold the alt on. It's the pivot point for the alt. belt adjustment, the one you lost. Just loosen the bolt and pull it out, then the alt. should be free. Just double checked, the funky bolt you refer to should be directly below the adjustment bracket for the PS pump.
                Originally posted by Mishakol129
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                  Originally posted by dj_ender View Post
                  It's not "built in", it goes thru the alt. and the alt. bracket to hold the alt on. It's the pivot point for the alt. belt adjustment, the one you lost. Just loosen the bolt and pull it out, then the alt. should be free. Just double checked, the funky bolt you refer to should be directly below the adjustment bracket for the PS pump.
                  yea, that's the one. I called it funky because of the shape of it. alright, well we will try that when i get my new alternator.
                  thanks for the help!


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                    Originally posted by s.green View Post
                    yea, that's the one. I called it funky because of the shape of it. alright, well we will try that when i get my new alternator.
                    thanks for the help!
                    You bet, good luck!
                    Originally posted by Mishakol129
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                      Originally posted by dj_ender View Post
                      You bet, good luck!
                      got the bolts and stuff back on. no squeaks! i have another problem though but i think i got it figured out. my car apparently has a sense of humor!


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                        Originally posted by s.green View Post
                        got the bolts and stuff back on. no squeaks! i have another problem though but i think i got it figured out. my car apparently has a sense of humor!

                        Good to hear! Yeah I love it when my car pulls crap like that on me, give us a shout if you need more help.
                        Originally posted by Mishakol129
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