Simple repair = CONFUSION

[skinnyd]

I'm replacing my alternator w/ a new one ('72 2002).

BavAuto sent me 6 bushings: 2 metal, 2 small urethane and 2 large urethane.

I see that the metal bushings go in the "bottom" of the slide rail, but where the hell do the urethane bushings go???

It seems to me that they are for replacing the ones that come in the alternator???

Can someone help?

Thanks heaps!

[skinnyd]

Sorry, new to this.

why didn't my message show up?

ANyway, replacing alternatorw/ new one.

got 6 bushings w/ it.

2 metal, 2 lg urethane, 2 sm urethane

where do the urethane ones go???

are they just replacements for the ones already INSIDE the alternator?

PLease help!

Thanks heaps in advance.

[schnell944]

yes, the bushings are intended to replace the old ones. if the old ones have been in there for any length of time, you will most likely have to scrape them out with something like a screwdriver. The OEM bushings start to decompose and turn to mush. just get all the pieces out and put the new ones in. hope this helps.

[KFunk]

I think the problem is that he also bought a new alternator, and it came with new rubber bushings already installed.

The same thing happened to me before, when I had a set of urethane bushings setting nearby. Urethane is more rigid and will last much longer, and hold up to oil and such. So yeah, I beat out the new rubber bushings from my new alternator, and put in the urethane ones.

[skinnyd]

Thanks again for the help.

So I guess I'll just hang onto the urethane ones until the new ones crap out.

[c.d.iesel]

NO - REALLY! remove the rubber bushings now because they

really do soften and melt quickly - causing the alternator to tilt.

Do it once now - and forget about it - and have a healthy charging / cooling systems.

[skinnyd]

Figured out why my belt kept loosening on me...

Looks like the PO or thier hack mechanic forgot to put those bushings on the left in.

[jerry]

my bracket looks just like the one shown, too. it was so bad it wore the aluminum mount on the lower timing cover down. i removed the stud, filed the mount level and epoxied two bronze washers to make up the lost material. it's gotta be better than what i started with.

[Guest Anonymous]

Hey! It took me 20 years to figure this out:

The slider bracket is SUPPOSED to have a slight, ever so faint "kink" in it. If you buy a new one - you'll see what I mean. I'm sure I've mistakenly "straightened" them in the past. Now I know better. Learn from my doofusness.

Install of 'thane bushings as follows:

remove snapring (if present), flat metal thin washer - then black bushings/tube, etc.

For reinstall - you *might* not be able to easily install the washer and snap ring (the euro-thane ones are REAL stiff - and I swear - a bit longer!)

You have two options: take one to a grinding wheel and GENTLY shave it's height down - or install sans washer or snapring. I recommend shaving the bushing (and in case you're wondering: Yes! I'm resisting the urge to turn that into something sexual...trust me!)

paul

[omarcenaro]

Another tip when installing the urethane bushings: Place them in some boiling water to soften them up and then put them on your alt .They slide in with out much effort when soft. FYI they cool off quickly so keep the hot water handy. This method worked for me.

[_z_]

My tii alternator bushings are shot. Man its a pain to get to on a tii -- the alternator.