Bora 1.9 TD loose alternator pully wheel

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The job is done but damned fiddly.

Both the alternator and p/steering pump are a very tight fit on their brackets and to get the bolt holes aligned is a job in itself.

Does anyone know why they are a friction fit on their brackets ?

 

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I can't speak for the power steering pump but all alternators (certainly on most cars) have a sleeve through one of the bolt holes which, when fitted, pushes against the bracket as you tighten it up. Best give the alternator a good wriggle when removing and push the sleeve back further when out the car to make life easier when refitting.

Sometimes the sleeve is on the bracket instead.

 

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My apologies for previous comments. I was referring to the P/Steering pump when I meant the a/c pump at the bottom of the engine.


mfarrow,

You are indeed correct about the sleeves. I've now realized the both the alternator and the a/c pump have them on the rear mount brackets and I should have pushed them out slightly when refitting. One for the book of experience although its not a job I care to repeat in a hurry.

I've had word from my sister that all is well with the Bora.