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snow hawk · 05-10-2017, 11:12 PM

Delete. I don't remember the drill bit size and I don't want anyone to goof up.

supersayianjim · 05-13-2017, 02:57 PM

is this the same as the 90's quest?

snow hawk · 05-13-2017, 03:01 PM

I believe the early 90's quest was a 110 amp, but I'm not sure if it's the same setup. Should be I think

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Standard · 05-14-2017, 10:23 PM

Nice write up! One thing I'll add, remember when working with manual belt tensioners to loosen the bolt that secures the accessory to the engine/bracket along with the lock nut and adjustment bolt. Shouldn't need a prybar then. Good work man!

snow hawk · 05-14-2017, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Standard

Nice write up! One thing I'll add, remember when working with manual belt tensioners to loosen the bolt that secures the accessory to the engine/bracket along with the lock nut and adjustment bolt. Shouldn't need a prybar then. Good work man!

You're absolutely right. I couldn't get to mine (on the power steering pulley) so I skimped and used force lol.
Thanks man! Appreciate it! Hope it helps a few people!

dreaMervaj · 01-06-2019, 05:31 PM

Bumping this from the dead. I've done this once before and have forgotten trim step. Does the front or rear top area need to be trimmed? If I trim the front this will screw up the threads..?

jedi03 · 01-07-2019, 08:22 AM

https://forums.nicoclub.com/quest-al...t-t482959.html
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=350045

Hope this helps!

dreaMervaj · 01-07-2019, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedi03

https://forums.nicoclub.com/quest-al...t-t482959.html
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=350045

Hope this helps!

I have a KA. I've done this before just seeking confirmation which side of the bracket I need to trim. I suppose if I trim the front and mess up the thread I could just run a nut and bolt combo to secure the top bracket.

EnnEssEnnKAT · 01-07-2019, 12:48 PM

I installed a quest alternator on my KADE and didn't need to trim any bracket. I left the bottom mount as-is, and loosened the bracket mount that bolts to the timing cover. Then I installed the alternator and tightened back down the bracket.

The factory belt was a little too short at first, but I finagled it on and has been fine ever since. The only thing I noticed was the threaded hole at the top of the alternator was different so I drilled it out a little bigger and used a nut and bolt to tighten down the adjustment piece.

dreaMervaj · 01-07-2019, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnnEssEnnKAT

I installed a quest alternator on my KADE and didn't need to trim any bracket. I left the bottom mount as-is, and loosened the bracket mount that bolts to the timing cover. Then I installed the alternator and tightened back down the bracket.

The factory belt was a little too short at first, but I finagled it on and has been fine ever since. The only thing I noticed was the threaded hole at the top of the alternator was different so I drilled it out a little bigger and used a nut and bolt to tighten down the adjustment piece.

I've had both model (110amp and 125amp) of the Quest/Villager alternator and the bottom bracket will fit BUT you have to enlarge the bolt holes. I'm surprised you didn't have to trim the top bracket!?!? I am going to attempt to install it without trimming here shortly. Thanks for the responses guys!

dreaMervaj · 01-07-2019, 05:33 PM

I deleted all miscellaneous things off my intake manifold so I am unsure if it'll work on a stock intake manifold. I followed Ennes's tip and just loosen my alternator bracket, and slipped the alternator in. I did not need to trim the top bracket like I did before on my first car.

Hope this helps someone in the future

tuzzio · 01-08-2019, 08:03 AM

I used a turnbuckle style tensioner from amazon and through bolted it. Made life easier

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snow hawk Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The 850 Age: 28 Posts: 96 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Quest Alternator Upgrade How-To! Delete. I don't remember the drill bit size and I don't want anyone to goof up. __________________ NAVY Last edited by snow hawk; 08-14-2017 at 12:50 AM..

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snow hawk Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The 850 Age: 28 Posts: 96 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe the early 90's quest was a 110 amp, but I'm not sure if it's the same setup. Should be I think Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ NAVY

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05-14-2017, 10:23 PM	#4
Standard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Milwaukee Age: 31 Posts: 810 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Nice write up! One thing I'll add, remember when working with manual belt tensioners to loosen the bolt that secures the accessory to the engine/bracket along with the lock nut and adjustment bolt. Shouldn't need a prybar then. Good work man!

01-06-2019, 05:31 PM	#6
dreaMervaj Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SC Posts: 866 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Bumping this from the dead. I've done this once before and have forgotten trim step. Does the front or rear top area need to be trimmed? If I trim the front this will screw up the threads..?

01-07-2019, 08:22 AM	#7
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,784 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	https://forums.nicoclub.com/quest-al...t-t482959.html http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=350045 Hope this helps!

01-07-2019, 12:48 PM	#9
EnnEssEnnKAT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I installed a quest alternator on my KADE and didn't need to trim any bracket. I left the bottom mount as-is, and loosened the bracket mount that bolts to the timing cover. Then I installed the alternator and tightened back down the bracket. The factory belt was a little too short at first, but I finagled it on and has been fine ever since. The only thing I noticed was the threaded hole at the top of the alternator was different so I drilled it out a little bigger and used a nut and bolt to tighten down the adjustment piece.

01-07-2019, 05:33 PM	#11
dreaMervaj Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SC Posts: 866 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	I deleted all miscellaneous things off my intake manifold so I am unsure if it'll work on a stock intake manifold. I followed Ennes's tip and just loosen my alternator bracket, and slipped the alternator in. I did not need to trim the top bracket like I did before on my first car. Hope this helps someone in the future

01-08-2019, 08:03 AM	#12
tuzzio Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,254 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I used a turnbuckle style tensioner from amazon and through bolted it. Made life easier