tarzan
6th March 2011, 23:54
coming out of town my alternator starts screeching like fuck... the tensioner bolt kept coming loose bout a week before and belt needs replaced big time. so i tightened the fuck outa it and hasnt came loose
However, because it was tight the barrel (that it screws into) that screws into the alternator has snapped but im able to put wat is left of its screw back in its hole and retensioned and a swift cable tie put round it so it doesnt come out of its hole again.
my question is ( bit stupid i know) would this be a hard part to get. few motor factors about town, chances of having them handy?
what would cause that screw to snap?
also bit frustrating as the rubber seal that inside the radiator cap has gone so the car pisses itself when it heats up
However, because it was tight the barrel (that it screws into) that screws into the alternator has snapped but im able to put wat is left of its screw back in its hole and retensioned and a swift cable tie put round it so it doesnt come out of its hole again.
my question is ( bit stupid i know) would this be a hard part to get. few motor factors about town, chances of having them handy?
what would cause that screw to snap?
also bit frustrating as the rubber seal that inside the radiator cap has gone so the car pisses itself when it heats up