On Feb 12, 8:47=A0pm, "Karl" <aufe...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> That bolt is either 10 or 12 mm, not 19. It may take a 19mm wrench or
> socket, but it surely is not 3/4" thick!
>
> "randallbr...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > Well, as I vaguely surmised, the bolt in the lower alternator bracket
> > was broken off--deep inside the channel. I have therefore given up and
> > made an appointment at the shop to have this extracted.
>
> > I mention this only as a follow-up to the many earlier posts, and to
> > keep the members who were kind enough to offer help posted.
>
> > The moral to the story is: If your alternator appears to be missing an
> > attach bolt, then the bolt is probably sheared off. This is a 19mm
> > bolt, and therefore, I did not even consider attempting an "easy out"
> > as I could not get at the shaft to drill it accurately. The shop will
> > probably remove the entire bracket in order to do this, but I was not
> > set up to do that at his time.
>
> > Thanks again, all!
You're right--it has a 19 mm hex head, but is probably 10-12 mm.
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