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Old 11-06-2017, 12:26 PM   #3
JFP in PA
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Originally Posted by TPRJIMMI View Post
I can't get the alternator out of my 2001 base to save my life. If the water pump were out everything would be great. Seems worth doing for the price of a gasket. Any issues that I'm not seeing? TIA
The bottom long bolt goes into bronze bushing in the rear mount housing and needs to be "persuaded". Put the bottom bolt back in several turns and give it a stout "tap" with a hammer to move the bushing back slightly and then remove the bolt. The alternator should them pop right out.
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