1986 Golf 1.6 N/A Crank No Start

[jhax]

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

[jhax]

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

[TylerDurden]

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.

[jhax]

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).

[srgtlord]

Time for a serpentine setup

[jhax]

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.

[jhax]

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.

[TylerDurden]

A picture, if you get a chance? Thx.

[jhax]

[TylerDurden]

OK, got it, thanks.


OT: Radiator fan? Bleed hose?

[jhax]

Pusher fan and what's a bleeder hose?

[TylerDurden]

Air bleed/purge hose: the tube on the radiator or upper hose to the reservoir.

[jhax]

Top fill radiator from a MK1 or Scirocco

[fatmobile]

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.

[air-cooled or diesel]

that bolt sticking out of what looks like the top of the alt; perfect for additional grounding w/a nut, etc.