'90 D21 Alternator top bracket problem

[broknindarkagain]

I recently picked up a '90 D21.

2.4L2WD5 SpeedUS Built

It has been squealing since I got it a few days ago. I figured it was the one belt under the hood controlling the fan and alternator. I bought a new belt and cut the old one off. When I cut the old one off, the alternator just fell over. The bracket that the top bolt bolts into is broken (the piece that the tensioner bolt goes into).

What is the best way to go about fixing this? I couldn't see a way to take this bracket off...but I haven't dug into it too much. First thing that came to mind is J-B Weld. I've seen this stuff do some pretty amazing stuff, but I'm not sure it will be able to withstand the vibration / tension of the motor and belt. If possible to take off the bracket, would I be better off picking up a new one or one from a scrap yard?

[Big-Bird]

Can you take some pics and send them to me? My Haynes manual has very little on this issue, and even less on the brackets.

I think the bracket can be removed and just have the broken bolt drilled out. JB weld is good but you have to let it cure and then work on it like normal metal. Drill and tap and the hold is as good as new.

[broknindarkagain]

I'm going to the scrap yard tomorrow to see if I could find the part. I couldn't find it at Napa, AutoZone, Advance, or O'Reilies. Its a $25 part new, so I'm guessing that its real cheap at the scrap yard. If I can't find it tomorrow, I'll post pics. And I did get the bracket off. There were two bolts holding it to the block. It was around 3am when this happened and pretty dark outside. I guess I just couldn't see the bolts due to low light. One guy told me that it was called the "Belt Tensioner Bracket"

[Big-Bird]

The 'guy' was right. They are indeed called that. Happy hunting!

[broknindarkagain]

I found a new one. The scrap yard didn't even charge me for it ^_^