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#195
by
jhax
on 16 Feb, 2015 19:39
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Well, it died sooner than later. Experiencing some harder starts lately. I think I need a new turn buckle too, I have no Idea how this belt is continually loosening but it's happening and I am not amused. Ordered the bosch reman from autohausaz today. Good news though, got the ol' tax return. Time to get the ALH head ported and polished with some new 80mm titanium valves.
Justin
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#196
by
jhax
on 28 Feb, 2015 16:46
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Alrighty, I am having issues snapping bolts that hold the alternator to the bracket. When I first deleted AC I just swung the alternator down and used a turn buckle as a tensioner. I believe that was one of the issues with going through alternators, they were slightly cocked from the tension placed on it by the belt, screwing up the bearings and snapping the through bolt that held the alternator to the bracket. I then rotated the alternator 180* and bolted it to the bracket using the bolt hole that is traditionally used for the tensioner bolt.
I purchased a 38 1/8" belt so it wouldnt slap around while running. After putting it on I didnt need a tensioner (turnbuckle) but now I am snapping bolts again. I bought a 38 5/8" belt today in hopes of preventing overtensioning the belt and causing the bolts to snap but it's too loose. What have you guys done? I do have a non AC alternator bracket, however I cannot get my existing bracket off due to a bolt that is tucked underneath the IP. Is there a way to get that bolt out without having to take the pump off?
Thanks,
Justin
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#197
by
TylerDurden
on 28 Feb, 2015 17:20
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It's a b*tch if it hasn't been removed for some time. I used an "S" wrench, but it wasn't pretty using a pry bar to turn it.
FWIW, I kept my compressor, because it works well enough as a relay pulley. I don't need to retighten that often, and a new belt every 18-24 mo. ain't that bad.
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#198
by
jhax
on 28 Feb, 2015 18:18
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Ah, my condenser is already off and out and my alternator is already in place with the correct pulley. My issue is the pivot bolt that holds the alternator onto the bracket keeps snapping due to the tension of the belt (I assume).
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#199
by
srgtlord
on 28 Feb, 2015 18:59
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Time for a serpentine setup
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#200
by
jhax
on 28 Feb, 2015 19:19
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Yeah I just dropped a few dollars on a new alternator I guess a grade 12.9 bolt will have to do. Now just to find one of proper length and pitch.
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#201
by
jhax
on 02 Mar, 2015 19:22
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Welp, think I found the correct combination. 993 mm belt with a 120mm grade 12.9 grade socket cap Bolt without grinding the original bracket at all. 14.3 V at the battery in the hatch, never seen that before. We shall see.
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#202
by
TylerDurden
on 02 Mar, 2015 19:31
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A picture, if you get a chance? Thx.
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#203
by
jhax
on 02 Mar, 2015 20:20
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#204
by
TylerDurden
on 03 Mar, 2015 04:44
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OK, got it, thanks.
OT: Radiator fan? Bleed hose?
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#205
by
jhax
on 03 Mar, 2015 12:36
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Pusher fan and what's a bleeder hose?
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#206
by
TylerDurden
on 03 Mar, 2015 12:57
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Air bleed/purge hose: the tube on the radiator or upper hose to the reservoir.
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#207
by
jhax
on 03 Mar, 2015 16:49
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Top fill radiator from a MK1 or Scirocco
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#208
by
fatmobile
on 20 Mar, 2015 22:57
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Hey, I see you have some extra pivot bolt sticking out there.
I suggest you double nut it. I had to on one of mine because it kept vibrating out.
Keep an eye on it.
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#209
by
air-cooled or diesel
on 22 Mar, 2015 16:43
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that bolt sticking out of what looks like the top of the alt; perfect for additional grounding w/a nut, etc.
