cant get this damn bracket off

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Jan 1, 2004 | 06:23 PM

Zack

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cant get this damn bracket off

its the black bracket that holds the alternator and is on the stud/bolt that is in the passenger side manifold. anyone know which Im talking about?

Jan 1, 2004 | 06:28 PM

ROADRAGE

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I know the bracket, but why cant you get it off?

Jan 1, 2004 | 06:30 PM

Zack

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i cant get a wrench or socket down there, and want to know if there are any tricks. damn AC and smog **** in the way

Jan 1, 2004 | 06:31 PM

96speed

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I used a box end wrench the first/last/only time I pulled it off. Time to get headers and junk it

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Ryan

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Jan 1, 2004 | 06:32 PM

ROADRAGE

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just like changin plugs, trial error, and a lot of swearing.
Box end wrenchs

Jan 1, 2004 | 07:12 PM

Brandon 95 Z28

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Yeah, like they said, trial and error. Pull out all the AIR stuff you can, and try to get a wrench on it. Then throw it in the dumpster once its off

Brandon

Jan 1, 2004 | 07:33 PM

billsbird

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...throw the alternator in the dumpster???....

Jan 1, 2004 | 07:40 PM

jonaddis84

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The universal joint for my 3/8" drive ratchet set is one of the most useful tools I own!

Jan 4, 2004 | 03:58 PM

Zack

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still wrestling with it...what size is the nut/bolt? I Dont wanna wrestle with it to end up with the wrong wrench

Jan 4, 2004 | 04:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Zack
still wrestling with it...what size is the nut/bolt? I Dont wanna wrestle with it to end up with the wrong wrench

9/16

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Jan 4, 2004 | 04:23 PM

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I used a SMALL socket + a long "mushroom" extension so the extension could pivot in the socket. Worked great.

Jan 4, 2004 | 04:40 PM

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Zack

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got that ****er

now i get to deal with the actual manifold bolts

Jan 4, 2004 | 04:47 PM

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Jan 4, 2004 | 05:06 PM

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Zack

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15

15 was too loose, but the 14 slides right over them..with the proper angle

Jan 4, 2004 | 05:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Zack
15 was too loose, but the 14 slides right over them..with the proper angle

Hmmm

* I guess 14 does work, really tight though. 9/16 would be better... Oh yea, nevermind

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