just replaced mine today on the 3L. Had to do some grinding on the tab of the alt to get it to slip up into the fingers that hold it in place. after that it was no problem.

I did manage to squish my hand inbetween the alt and a bolt, still hurts

2001 2.5 Cougar with some mods 1999 3L Cougar with more mods www.cougardb.com/car.php?id=jaged www.cougardb.com/car.php?id=jaged3L