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Old 12-08-2019, 07:09 AM   #3
Starter986
1998 Boxster Silver/Red
 
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Originally Posted by Steelepuls View Post
If it is the alternator idler pulley that is attached to the block, then you have to align the rear eyelet of alternator with the block and the idler pulley bolt should go through to the rear alternator eyelet and bushing. If you tapped the bolt to get the alternator off then the bushing would have been pushed out. Wiggle it around and I’m sure that idler bolt will go back in. Maybe a light tap with a hammer would help it out.
Recently I removed my alternator, and reinstalled it after it was rebuilt.

When I reomved that pulley I did the pound the bolt to move that bushing so it would slide up/out easier. Getting that bolt to reconnect... a PITA. Maybe slightly encourage the bushing in just enough so it doesn't get hung up on the mount.

I used a screwdriver... a piece of wood... and a pry bar... slowly the bolt seated. Patience, for me, was key. It finally connected.

Patience.
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