Alternator Idler Pulley bolt snapped

[Frodo]

Congrats. Persistence generally pays off, eh?

Got my Boxster in 2006 and was faced with alternator issues the end of 2008. Got her out, then rebuilt and reinstalled, and has been fine since. But that's long enough ago I couldn't remember any of the details...other than the fact that, with the close tolerances, I had a BEAR of a time getting that sucker back in and aligned so as to be able to get it bolted in place. THAT I remember well.

[spdrcr21]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Congrats. Persistence generally pays off, eh?

Got my Boxster in 2006 and was faced with alternator issues the end of 2008. Got her out, then rebuilt and reinstalled, and has been fine since. But that's long enough ago I couldn't remember any of the details...other than the fact that, with the close tolerances, I had a BEAR of a time getting that sucker back in and aligned so as to be able to get it bolted in place. THAT I remember well.

That thing is in there tight! Just waiting for my battery to charge and I'll put it back in the car and see if she starts.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Congrats. Persistence generally pays off, eh?

Got my Boxster in 2006 and was faced with alternator issues the end of 2008. Got her out, then rebuilt and reinstalled, and has been fine since. But that's long enough ago I couldn't remember any of the details...other than the fact that, with the close tolerances, I had a BEAR of a time getting that sucker back in and aligned so as to be able to get it bolted in place. THAT I remember well.

Likewise with my 98. Had it rebuilt a couple of years ago and getting it back in was a PITA. I recall trying to finagle that last bolt in (same as OP?) with a tire iron, piece of lumber, and freaking broom handle. When that bolt finally lined up for that last piece... whew.