OEM Alternator replacement 'fit' question
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Hi I am trying to replace the alternator on my 2002 Acura 1.7 EL, and got an OEM replacement, but it doesn't seem to fit into the upper mounting bolt bracket - just barely. Is there any way that bracket or the alternator can be adjusted so that it can? or do I have the wrong alternator?
I looked up the part id 13893, and it seems to be the right one for the car. What gives ?!?
I looked up the part id 13893, and it seems to be the right one for the car. What gives ?!?
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No mallet needed here, but at first it seemed impossible.
I completely loosened the bolts on the alternator mounting bracket so I had more room to adjust as I tried to manuver it into place, it slid right in and then I retorqued the mounting bracket bolts.
I completely loosened the bolts on the alternator mounting bracket so I had more room to adjust as I tried to manuver it into place, it slid right in and then I retorqued the mounting bracket bolts.
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I had mine loosened right up.. but I was putting the same alternator in that I removed... seems the brackets bend a little bit towards the alt. when the bolt is tightened... over time it settles into that position and it doesnt accept a new alternator... I was putting the old one back in and I couldnt get it. I ended up sanding a little bit off the alternator bracket (the one on the alt itself) to let it slide in. I couldn't find a better way to do it.
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Yup. Tight fit.
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