Originally posted by RichW:
Brad -

This is encouraging....

Yes, the splash guards are off...

I've seen that lower bolt sticking out thru the bracket, I think. Have never had much luck with ViceGrips, but I may try it this weekend. After what you've said, I really think I can get both of those bolts off, one way or another.

Still hung up on that third bolt, the one that secures the bracket to the motor (the one I stripped). Do I even need to take this off? (Even if I don't, I probably will, just to replace that bolt or it will bug me forever.) I'm still tempted to hack it off with a hacksaw..

Thanx for the suggestions.



Hey, I wrote the writeup you were referring to about getting the upper bolt off from the drivers side... Anyways, dont vice-grip your threads. That will most likely flatten them out and you'll have a harder time getting it off and back in with no threads on the end. Ive now taken out my alt 3 times and tried every approach to that upper bolt, even from the engine compartment I couldnt get to it. Go to O'Reillys, or any part store you have a relationship with and see if you could borrow those extentions. You might need to buy the swivil attachment though, but you would not be out much $$ If you have any questions for me, PM me. -Nick

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