In a message dated 11/25/02 11:09:36 AM, [email protected] writes: << 2.0L 16V Jetta
I keep breaking alternator mounting bolts and the ears off the lower part of my alternator. >> Literally 80% of the problems with my car have been based in the belts area of the engine. Removing my A/C made my car break a lot less. You need to remove your A/C, alternator, power steering brackets and to inspect everything. Chances are, you either have loose bolts, broken bolts, missing bolts, and/or broken brackets. I've gone through this crap a bunch of times. You should also upgrade to the 1.8 16V a/c bracket. Save yourself a lot of possible headaches, like your water pump bolts breaking off into the block. Fun stuff. Alex Ranarivelo South California '91 GTI 16V w/European Motorworks ported 1.8 16V head, Kent 258 cams, Garrett chip, Borla exhaust, passat cat, 3.90 ring and pinion, .80 5th gear, no A/C, neuspeed lowering springs, and rear tri-tie bar. 140hp@the wheels. <A HREF="http://www.iders.com/alexweb/";>Alex's Tuning Information</A>
