This happened to me on my '85, actually the mounting bracket broke, so I
wasn't in quite as bad shape.  They are studs.  I was never able to get one
of the bolts back on so my alternator bracket has been attached with one
bolt and two studs.  The only way I can tighten a second bolt is to remove a
cooling pipe as far as I can tell.  I check it periodically and it still
holds with one bolt after two years.

----- Original Message -----
From: "jhlauterbach" <jhlauterbach@MSN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 9:21 PM
Subject: Alternator mount ??

> On an '84 with 1.9L engine, is the alternator mounting bracket held to the
> engine with studs or bolts?  I found my alternator hanging loose tonight
and
> found that one of the two bolts (or studs) was missing and the other
sheared
> off.  I am hoping to get one bolt in so that I can get to work tomorrow.
>
> John Lauterbach
> Macon, GA
> '84DL