Date:         Sun, 14 Jun 2020 15:02:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Alternator vibration -
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A little follow up on my query about 2 weeks back about the vibration I
noticed on my alternator - so I removed the alternator and found a very
broken cradle bracket.

With the alternator out and waiting for parts, I sent the alternator in for
inspection and balancing and to be brought back to newish operating
condition and I also removed the PS pump and cleaned it up - it required
removal so I could install the alternator supporting brackets from GoWesty
which I picked up on the weekend.  Also cleaned the front of the motor
around the filler neck and crank pulley - and inspected the short coolant
hose that sits below the alternator and connects the right side cylinder
jacket to the water pump.  To my surprise (once I cleaned the blackened
caked on grime from it), I discovered a silicone hose - red in colour.
Can't recall when it was replaced but appeared and felt in good condition -
firm but not hard.  Thinking I'll swap it out with a couple of other low
lying short hoses next time I get the coolant changed - looks like a messy
replacement job otherwise.

Thinking about some of the crazy highways I've been with my alternator
hanging on by a thread makes me thankful I asked the question about
vibration and that there is a knowledgable group of folks who can advise
based on their experience and as a result I got some excellent feedback.

Had to order a new cradle bracket before adding all the GW reinforcement
support parts to beef up the alternator support and then put everything
together along with 2 new belts - the alternator belt looked ready.  Also
looked at my main intake manifold hoses - the 4 short stubby hoses that
connect the intake air distributor and they look ready for replacement too.

We will be road ready in a week or so hopefully.

Bruce

86 Westy Syncro