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Old 11-05-2009, 05:38 AM   #1
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ive just noticed a small hairline crack near the bottom screw of my alternator bracket. tried shaking and it was still very tight on and i tightened the bolt a little

am i going to run into any problems?
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Old 11-05-2009, 05:50 AM   #2
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you talking about the triangular stamped steel piece? or the water pump where the bolt goes in?
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you talking about the triangular stamped steel piece? or the water pump where the bolt goes in?
yea that triangle shapped piece attached by 3 bolts
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Old 11-05-2009, 08:55 PM   #4
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i doubt it will be a problem but you could always buy a new one for about 20$ or remove and weld the crack grind it back down on your old one
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Old 11-06-2009, 05:35 PM   #5
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bring it by my place and I'll be happy to weld it up for ya....as long as I get to drive your car afterwards. jus close your eyes and don't look. hey....that's what my ex said... sorry, it's friday.
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Old 11-07-2009, 08:29 AM   #6
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if you drill an 1/8" hole at the end of the crack it won't propagate any further. the fix is to grind out the crack some and weld it or buy a new one.
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