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Originally Posted by mikehkang
Do you mean the idler pulley bolt? The most, if not all, DIY instructions state 3 turns to loosen then tap to remove the alternator.
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yeah. i was hot, sweaty and cramped in the passenger area backwards. didn't read very well. so i worked and worked to remove the bolt before trying to wiggle / rotate the alternator.
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Originally Posted by mikehkang:302314
I am a newbie at car repair. Can you elaborate which ones in particular I need to watch out for?
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if the alternator's out, you're okay. it's just that some people (myself included) decide to use a lever and wedge the alternator out, or just use too much force, since it's pretty tight especially after all the heat and mileage.
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/29164-help-2000-boxster-2-7-tip-alternator-mount-point-broke-how-replace.html
as for your bolt, check out the parts catalog. i believe it's 996 101 021 01. check the catalog to be sure
http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/porscheservice/originalparts/originalpartscatalogue/ and go to Illustration 101-05 and 101-10.