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JAAY · 04-28-2009, 01:13 PM

Fast enough for you.. OK This is the right hand side bolt that holds in the alternator. You are going to either get a 15mm open end box wrench in there and see if it will thread it self back in.. Never mind that your belt is off. You have to remove the "groovy belt" and then you can simply pry upwards on that side of the alternator and it will pop up exposing the head of the bolt so then you can remove, replace or put it back in. This is honestly about a 15 minute fix from where you are now. If you need photos or something let me know. while you have the belt off, being that you have a new one. Bend the other one backwards and check it for cracks and stuff like that. If there is anything wrong with it just replace it.
Jay

04-28-2009, 01:13 PM	#4
JAAY Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: shoreham, ny Posts: 1,619	Fast enough for you.. OK This is the right hand side bolt that holds in the alternator. You are going to either get a 15mm open end box wrench in there and see if it will thread it self back in.. Never mind that your belt is off. You have to remove the "groovy belt" and then you can simply pry upwards on that side of the alternator and it will pop up exposing the head of the bolt so then you can remove, replace or put it back in. This is honestly about a 15 minute fix from where you are now. If you need photos or something let me know. while you have the belt off, being that you have a new one. Bend the other one backwards and check it for cracks and stuff like that. If there is anything wrong with it just replace it. Jay __________________ 996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter. Last edited by JAAY; 04-28-2009 at 01:16 PM.