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Subject:Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
From:Roland
Date:Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:43:36 -0800

Hello folks,

Quick question.   My alternator was wiggling.  The bracket under the
alternator mounts to the engine block with 2 bolts (maybe).  Both of these
are missing, maybe they just worked themselves out, maybe a prior mechanic
forgot lock washers.  I looked in the Bentley and it doesn't provide a
spec.  Even worse the Bentley shows that there are supposed to be 2 studs
that the bracket mounts on with 2 nuts!  Hey, I got no studs there.  I am
happy to replace them with bolts, if I can find the right size, but please
tell me if this would be a bad idea.

But mainly I need the thread size for these studs/ bolts.  I measured a hole
of about 25mm, and the bracket is about 10 mm, so I think a length of about
30-35 mm should do, assuming another 2-4 mm for lock washers.

Thank you very much.
Roland
'89 Syncro.

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