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Subject:Re: bottom alternator bolt on 91 Westy
From:Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Date:Sat, 6 Oct 2012 16:14:20 -0700

You don't have to remove the PS parts.
If it's stock ..the forward end of the bolt is like a carriage bolt -..
square under the bolt head, in a square hole so it won't turn.

But even it's not like that you can still sneak a box wrench back in
there without taking much else apart.

On 10/6/2012 2:49 PM, Steven Johnson wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I need to replace the alternator on my 91 Westy (manual).   Can one of
> you folks tell me what the trick is to removing the bolt.   I can't see how
> to
> access behind the alternator.
>
> My best guess is that you have to remove the power steering pump bracket?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Steven
> 91 Westy
>