Alternator tension bolt is missing
09-30-2011, 09:37 PM
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Alternator tension bolt is missing
So my car has been acting up and I found out why. The alternator bolt that keeps tension on the belt is gone. I temporarily wedged a large nut between the alternator and block to keep tension, but that probably wont even last a day or two.
Can anyone give me a name or part number for whatever the hell that thing is? I'm kinda hoping someone here had to replace one at some point and knows what I'm talking about. I know there was like a little block and bolt that I would tighten, but when I reached back there tonight its all missing.
Can anyone give me a name or part number for whatever the hell that thing is? I'm kinda hoping someone here had to replace one at some point and knows what I'm talking about. I know there was like a little block and bolt that I would tighten, but when I reached back there tonight its all missing.
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10-01-2011, 10:28 AM
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Ever since I've owner the car I'd have to tighten the bolt from time to time, but I guess as of lately I've neglected to check it.
I'm not sure if I'm missing just the bolt though. I remember there being a little metal block that the bolt went into and I don't recall seeing it last night.
I need to get it fixed today though. Either that or go buy a car. lol
Also, I'm wondering if this is what was causing me to overheat, seeing that this is the water pump belt as well.
I'm not sure if I'm missing just the bolt though. I remember there being a little metal block that the bolt went into and I don't recall seeing it last night.
I need to get it fixed today though. Either that or go buy a car. lol
Also, I'm wondering if this is what was causing me to overheat, seeing that this is the water pump belt as well.
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10-01-2011, 10:56 AM
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Ever since I've owner the car I'd have to tighten the bolt from time to time, but I guess as of lately I've neglected to check it.
I'm not sure if I'm missing just the bolt though. I remember there being a little metal block that the bolt went into and I don't recall seeing it last night.
I need to get it fixed today though. Either that or go buy a car. lol
Also, I'm wondering if this is what was causing me to overheat, seeing that this is the water pump belt as well.
I'm not sure if I'm missing just the bolt though. I remember there being a little metal block that the bolt went into and I don't recall seeing it last night.
I need to get it fixed today though. Either that or go buy a car. lol
Also, I'm wondering if this is what was causing me to overheat, seeing that this is the water pump belt as well.
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10-01-2011, 11:51 PM
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I hope so. That would not only explain a lot, but it would also ease the drive to and from the shop a lot.
I posted this on m.net as well in hopes that someone might have a direct answer and from what I understand, the tension bolt is only needed to pull tension, not keep it tight. I'll have to clarify on that before I assume I'm in the clear, but at least I feel a little better about the situation now. Seeing that I obviously didnt get it fixed today. **** I didnt even leave the house today. lol
I posted this on m.net as well in hopes that someone might have a direct answer and from what I understand, the tension bolt is only needed to pull tension, not keep it tight. I'll have to clarify on that before I assume I'm in the clear, but at least I feel a little better about the situation now. Seeing that I obviously didnt get it fixed today. **** I didnt even leave the house today. lol
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10-07-2011, 08:14 AM
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Well I ordered all new parts from the local dealership to fix this issue and for everything (long bolts, nuts, block, belt) it came to just over $60. The parts had to be ordered but they're in now just waiting for me to go pick them up.
In the meantime I tightened up the lower alternator bolt which was just about on it's way out and snugged the top locking bolt as well. All seems well now. Car is running normal again and isn't overheating anymore.
In the meantime I tightened up the lower alternator bolt which was just about on it's way out and snugged the top locking bolt as well. All seems well now. Car is running normal again and isn't overheating anymore.
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10-07-2011, 11:47 AM
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Well I ordered all new parts from the local dealership to fix this issue and for everything (long bolts, nuts, block, belt) it came to just over $60. The parts had to be ordered but they're in now just waiting for me to go pick them up.
In the meantime I tightened up the lower alternator bolt which was just about on it's way out and snugged the top locking bolt as well. All seems well now. Car is running normal again and isn't overheating anymore.
In the meantime I tightened up the lower alternator bolt which was just about on it's way out and snugged the top locking bolt as well. All seems well now. Car is running normal again and isn't overheating anymore.
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From what I'm gather this is a common problem. I was driving down the down heard heard something weird going on under the car and knew from past experience popping the belt that something wasn't right. I pulled over to see coolant coolant overflowing and the belt on the alternator not spinning as fast as it should. Me already otw home and being in fear that if this was anything like the belt if I turned off the car off I would most likely not be starting it. With that being said it get back in the car to the temp gauge hottt and on top of the anytime I stopped the battery light would come on. Should I be nervous for the engine. I've started it since then haven't heard anything usual but I did notice and was surprised the temp gauge was leaning more towards the cool side then in middle where it usually stands or not hot where it just was.
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From what I'm gather this is a common problem. I was driving down the down heard heard something weird going on under the car and knew from past experience popping the belt that something wasn't right. I pulled over to see coolant coolant overflowing and the belt on the alternator not spinning as fast as it should. Me already otw home and being in fear that if this was anything like the belt if I turned off the car off I would most likely not be starting it. With that being said it get back in the car to the temp gauge hottt and on top of the anytime I stopped the battery light would come on. Should I be nervous for the engine. I've started it since then haven't heard anything usual but I did notice and was surprised the temp gauge was leaning more towards the cool side then in middle where it usually stands or not hot where it just was.
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