Hi all,
I've just finished a cooling system refresh on my 1HDT in my HDJ81. New rad, all hoses, water pump, timing belt, tensioners etc.
I had brought a 110 amp alternator (the big body style one) to replace while i was in there, not realising that the alternator i have is the smaller 60 amp one. So, the big one won't fit.
I've since found that i can swap out the alternator adjusting bar to get the bigger alternator to fit. the bracket is retained by the 2 larger bolts on the water pump.
My question is, having done all this work, will removing the 2 big bolts that retain the alternator bracket damage the gasket seal? e.g. do i have to tear it all down again to replace the gasket and then replace the bracket? If this is the case then i'll just find a new smaller alternator.
Thoughts please!
I've just finished a cooling system refresh on my 1HDT in my HDJ81. New rad, all hoses, water pump, timing belt, tensioners etc.
I had brought a 110 amp alternator (the big body style one) to replace while i was in there, not realising that the alternator i have is the smaller 60 amp one. So, the big one won't fit.
I've since found that i can swap out the alternator adjusting bar to get the bigger alternator to fit. the bracket is retained by the 2 larger bolts on the water pump.
My question is, having done all this work, will removing the 2 big bolts that retain the alternator bracket damage the gasket seal? e.g. do i have to tear it all down again to replace the gasket and then replace the bracket? If this is the case then i'll just find a new smaller alternator.
Thoughts please!