Alternator newbie
#1
‘04 Civic Alternator replacement problem
Hi Everyone,
first time ever changing out an alternator. Got everything out alright and cleaned up & ready for the new one, only thing is I can’t get the new one into the top bracket, there seems to be this small metal piece inhibiting it from going in. Anyone have any suggestions?!
This is the top bracket, old one doesn’t fit back in there either, not sure what I’m doing wrong but I’m sure I’m missing something obviously!
This is the small metal piece that seems to be preventing it from sliding in
first time ever changing out an alternator. Got everything out alright and cleaned up & ready for the new one, only thing is I can’t get the new one into the top bracket, there seems to be this small metal piece inhibiting it from going in. Anyone have any suggestions?!
This is the top bracket, old one doesn’t fit back in there either, not sure what I’m doing wrong but I’m sure I’m missing something obviously!
This is the small metal piece that seems to be preventing it from sliding in
#3
Re: Alternator newbie
Hi, yes sorry! Did not mean to post twice. New to forum and couldn’t figure out how to delete original post in wrong location!
I have a 2004 Civic coupe 1.7 manual ex vtec. I was able to get The alternator into the mounting bracket (figured out I needed to tap in the bushing on the side) but any tips on determining correct belt tension? Everything I’ve been reading says about a quarter inch play
I have a 2004 Civic coupe 1.7 manual ex vtec. I was able to get The alternator into the mounting bracket (figured out I needed to tap in the bushing on the side) but any tips on determining correct belt tension? Everything I’ve been reading says about a quarter inch play
#4
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Alternator newbie
1/4" play will work pretty well... the practical answer is "Just slightly tighter than what makes it squeak". This provides the least amount of stress on the bearings within your accessories.
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