SR20 alternator belt install problem/question

[iwishiwas-all*]

Oooook.

So,here is the problem: Alternator belt sheared off, went to buy a new belt.

I looked up on zilvia for a gates # got it went to autozone. As an exact replacement, i was sold a DAYCO 5050370 belt.

I go to install, Loosen the 12mm on the black bracket on the front of the alternator, then on the side of the alternator i loosen the long 12 mm bolt in the tensioner galley to the point where it is almost out of the block at the end of it, and the alternator isnt moving much

I need like about an inch of movement to getit on. fuck.

any other bolt on the front of the alternator i need to loosen?????

s13 sr redtop btw. thanks

[DRIFTING_SIL_EIGHTY]

Did you loosen the long bolt on the top ? When looking at it from the front, its on the top right I think. It allows it to swing.

[iwishiwas-all*]

bingo man, i loosened the wrong bolt, that is the one im gonna loosen in the morning, but now im worried... the long bolt on the side is almost removed from the slider block with little resistance even WITH that top bolt still tightened? did i strip the threads on the slider block? ugh will check in the morning

[DRIFTING_SIL_EIGHTY]

If my memory serves me right, you need to tighten the block part 1st (should be about 1/2 way or so on the bracket and then adjust the long bolt accordingly. For the block positioning there should be some scratch marks on the bracket where it was previously.

[iwishiwas-all*]

OK OK OK updated problem!!!!


So now the problem im having is I cannot get the alternator to go in. It adjusts out and moves out if i tighten the long bolt, moves fine ok. If I want to push the alternator inthe long bolt just unscrews!?!?!? I cannot get the damn thing to move in at all. there is pleanty of track left for it to move, the locking bolt and the long bolt are BOTH loose so there should be no binding there i tried hitting it with a hammer, everthing, im flipping out need to go to work help please guys

[iwishiwas-all*]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc67/bbq_chickenwing/TUNED86/04%2020V%20RWD/sr20de-bracket.jpg

looking at the photo above, you can see the long bolt with the funky cap on it ( happens to be the hinge bolt) i need to get that thing to break. I think? any suggestions?

[DRIFTING_SIL_EIGHTY]

That long bolt just holds the alternator in place. If you are trying to put the alternator back in, you have to support it so that way it lines up with the holes and the bolt just gets pushed in. You can try jiggling the bolt while pushing it in so it kinda catches the hole and it should slip right in.

[iwishiwas-all*]

lol no no no, its allready on there, i just cannot get the fucking thing to pivot on the long bolt, its all there lol.

[DRIFTING_SIL_EIGHTY]

Try spraying WD40 and let it sit ? Or maybe a few drops of oil ?

[iwishiwas-all*]

haha we got it on closing thread, new thread: cracked my radiator