I have a question about installing/adjusting the alternator belt on a 2.8 V6

Are these the only two bolts that hold the alternator to the engine?
My old belt decided it needed replacing yesterday, so I have to put on a new belt.
After loosening the adjustment bolt (bottom arrow) and the top (arrow) bolt, my alternator still would not move to allow me to install the belt. Am I missing something?? Is there another bolt?

Thanks....see ya' in the Dells



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[This message has been edited by 2000RagTop (edited 05-29-2006).]

It should move. there is no reason for it not to move. Put a pry bar on it.
Don

quote Originally posted by ka4nkf: It should move. there is no reason for it not to move. Put a pry bar on it. Don

Don,
That's what I thought?? But I couldn't break it loose?

thanks for the reply

Those are the only two bolts. I've never had one stick or not want to move. Take the adjustment bolt completely out if you have to.

quote Originally posted by 2000RagTop: Don, That's what I thought?? But I couldn't break it loose? thanks for the reply

I would say that the top bolt is holding it. These bolts are steel and the bracket is aluminum and they do form a corrosion on them. Put lots of blaster on that top bolt.
Don

I would agree with Don , I have one in a 87GT and a whole cradle out of a 86GT , the reason I know Don is correct is I broke the top bolt & bracket 2 days ago, due to corrosion --where the threaded end of the top bolts ends, that was on the 86GT , Pb Blaster it , torque that thing slowly if needed. The 87GT recieved alot of Blaster & TLC --it came out fine. And the Alt can move freely---its allmost off ---but it can move freely..lol.... Nice looking engine you have there btw.

quote Originally posted by 3800superfast: lol.... Nice looking engine you have there btw.

I think that this is Jazzman's engine ?? It was the the best picture I had
showing both bolts

Thanks for the reply!