Bruce, I can attest to what can happen, if/when the alternator vibrates
and loosens or breaks the studs & bracket holding it to the case. It's a
bad design and can be improved.

There is a good thread on thesamba that I contributed to, when I had to
extract broken off studs in my case caused by a worn and vibrating
alternator. I'll see IF I can find it.

My recommendation is address it before it causes real damage !

my two cents.

-john

On 6/2/2020 12:19 PM, Bruce Todd wrote
> As well - I have been meaning to ask about alternator play or vibration.  I
> am curious if other 2.1 Vanagons typically have noticeable vibratory
> movement from the motor which is passed along to the alternator?  There
> have been a number of mechanics over time that have peered in the engine
> bay while the motor has idled and have never mentioned a problem.  Just
> curious to see if this is a standard fare?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bruce
>
> 86 Westy Syncro