Last week, one of my bolts (there are 2) snapped that attaches the power steering pump pulley onto the main bracket that holds the alternator, A/C, and power steering pulleys. I found that this occured because the other bolt had slid out of the bracket (I noticed the bolt was stripped a little). I purchased two new bolts and the hole in the bracket where the bolt had slid out is also stripped. To fix this, I would have to replace the main bracket which is tons of work, since I would have to pull everything off. I was wondering if I could just get a longer bolt the same hole size from a hardware store and put a nut at the other end of it. The factory bolts just screw in the holes to a certain torque, but couldn't I just do this since the hole goes all the way through, or would this hurt something?

Thanks-sorry so long!

 

Any suggestions?

 

I haven't really noticed, but if the hole goes all the way through and you can reach the back, then you could put a nut on it. You could also heli-coil the hole to repair it.

 

Had the same happen to me, any final word on this fix?

 

I just had to get a 5/16" bolt instead of the M8 (I believe these are the sizes) to use instead...This was the english equivalent, but it is a fraction larger, which work out well since it was stripped (make sure they are grade 8) I had to remove the alternator bracket to be able to put a nut on the back of the new bolt(the one that had the stripped hole). Everything seems fine now. (knock on wood)...I've been driving about 3 weeks since.

 

Very nice, thanks!

 

Be sure you get some extra nuts to put on the ends. I had a very hard time getting behind the pulley to tighten it on. My hand was too big and I kept dropping the nuts in the engine (had to get under the car with a flashlight and dig them out). Just remove the alternator bracket-it is attached to the front exhaust manifold or header bolt-just remove the whole bolt and it will be much easier. You'll see what I mean when you start...good luck!