I am having a H*ll of a time reinstalling the alternator pivot bolt!
10-03-2015, 09:35 PM
#16
Dr Bob wrote-
Good ideas like this seem obvious after reading them. Why didn't I think of that?
Without Scott asking the initial question, I would have struggled on for who knows how long without finding out about this simple easy way to make the re-installation just that much easier.
Cheers,
Gary.
Prior to installing the alternator, thread the pivot bolt into the alternator from the front until there is ~1/8 to maybe 1/4" gap between the head of the bolt and the front alternator arm. Then gently tap the front end of the bolt to push the sliding piece back. This opens the 'clamp' so the alternator can be wiggled some as you insert the bolt.
Without Scott asking the initial question, I would have struggled on for who knows how long without finding out about this simple easy way to make the re-installation just that much easier.
Cheers,
Gary.
10-04-2015, 03:17 AM
#19
Mr flyin' scotsman wrote-
No I don't think it matters, but the diff is in the back, behind the gearbox. it doesn't have one of those long pivoty bolt thingies.
wait a min............your in Auz.....is the car RHD?
perhaps doesnt make any diff?
perhaps doesnt make any diff?
10-04-2015, 10:16 AM
#20
Pro
It is possible to get the bolt in with the fans in place.
Insert the bolt head side into the fan, between two fan blades. Then line the bolt up with the bracket hole. Once the bolt is in a bit, move and pivot the alternator while further inserting the bolt. You will need to 'feel' if the holes are lined up. Sometimes a jack under the alternator helps.
It takes some persuading and a bit of force and is best done from below.
Insert the bolt head side into the fan, between two fan blades. Then line the bolt up with the bracket hole. Once the bolt is in a bit, move and pivot the alternator while further inserting the bolt. You will need to 'feel' if the holes are lined up. Sometimes a jack under the alternator helps.
It takes some persuading and a bit of force and is best done from below.
10-04-2015, 03:02 PM
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It looked like the flexible hose was leaking near the banjo bolt. I followed Dwayne's direction to rebuild my return line, but I have a solid line at the rack (https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/406615-ps-reservoir-hose-r-and-r-with-pics.html). Can this flexible line be replaced with the same procedure?
10-05-2015, 02:40 AM
#22
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Just a reminder that Mark is using a lightweight low-capacity alternator in his racer. His comment about "the hard thing I found was putting the nut on the end after it fits all the way through." does not apply when a "normal" alternator is fitted. See previous post with pics.
None the less, getting that bolt in the hole is tough with the radiator hose in the way, you need to do some pressing and pulling and shoving to get it through.
10-06-2015, 12:45 PM
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The leaking hose is the return line from the reservoir to the PS cooling line. Line attaches to the cooler line with a clamp.
Hose 928 347 449 07
Clamp 999 512 554 00
Crush washers x 2 900 123 042 20
Hose 928 347 449 07
Clamp 999 512 554 00
Crush washers x 2 900 123 042 20
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
George Layton March 2014928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."