Suzuki Club UK

Had the usual fan belt squeak yesterday, went to check and the alternator bolts were all loose.

Hmm I think. Tighten everything back up and it lasted 2 miles, then more squeaks.

Took it back home and on closer inspection from underneath the bolt holding the alternator mounting bracket was barely screwed in.

So I've tightened everything up again, but I am amazed this has happened in the first place.

Has anyone else had this happen?

And more to the point...why?

Alex

I havent had the exact same thing happen, no...

On mine I accidentally snapped of the top alternator bolt, the one that goes into the water pump!
This lead to me only having the bottom two bolts!

I fixed it by cable tying the alternator to the chassis part of the engine mount
(I did buy a new waterpump to put on, I just couldnt be bothered haha)

ive had all 3 bolts on the main bracket snap

On my truck, the alternator bracket sheared off.