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With all the work you've done, the alternator should be a breeze. Just remember to clearance the bolt guides/pins before putting it back in. Otherwise you'll be fighting to get it in.

Clearance what?

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crystalworks

04-29-2020 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by snik (Post 1182433)

Clearance what?

The little guides/bushings. Shown below. It moves out of it's hole slightly and blocks reinstallation. A little tapping gets it back into place.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/di4AA...HGn/s-l400.jpg

snik	04-29-2020 10:36 AM

Damn. Didn't even notice that before. Will check before. Thanks

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Clavurion

04-29-2020 11:46 AM

Slightly helps the removal too if you first partially loosen the bolt and then hammer at the end of the bolt to push the gliding nut level.

snik	04-29-2020 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Clavurion (Post 1182446)

Slightly helps the removal too if you first partially loosen the bolt and then hammer at the end of the bolt to push the gliding nut level.

Removal was a bish. It was right in there. I'll def have to mess with it prior to install.

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andrewwynn

04-29-2020 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by snik (Post 1182425)

Nope. Regular alternator.
PS pump wasn't tricky to remove. I'm hoping remounting is the same.

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On the M62 there is a not nut that has no room to get a socket and it is counter sunk so can't fit a wrench.

andrewwynn

04-29-2020 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by slatanik (Post 1182423)

Good idea! I can give it a go.
Do you have a link on this site for your DIY method?

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snik	04-29-2020 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1182487)

On the M62 there is a not nut that has no room to get a socket and it is counter sunk so can't fit a wrench.

I saw a nut on the back that looks like that. Like it's inserted and the bolt threads into it

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andrewwynn

04-30-2020 03:49 AM

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...da98eb2fa6.jpg

This is the one on the M62.

My through hole socket worked perfectly. (also works perfectly on the timing chain tensioner)

StephenVA

04-30-2020 12:16 PM

Removed the car cover and fired it up so I could rearrange the driveway due to finally wrapping on my E39 wagon brake upgrade. Cleaned all the mouse snack leftovers under the hood and reinstalled the cover as it is raining cats and dogs here....
I promised to drive her on Friday if the weather is nice.

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