Russ,
I disagree with you regarding the Bosch alternator. When I purchased mine I
went to the local auto parts store and they had one on the shelf. There are
several different types listed for Fiestas and it has nothing to do with
the European Fiesta. The Bosch installation is quick and simple and I wold
highly recommend it.
Ron
At 10:08 06/06/2002 -0400, Russ Pagano wrote:
>All,
>Been down that road before. The Bosch alternator referenced is not for the
>US Fiesta but for the European Fiesta which is a different auto than the US
>version. Even if you could find one in the US the price is high and
>replacement in western Nowheresville will be a challenge. Go with the GM
>alternator and knock off the tab and the pulleys should align. Easy enough
>to find a hacksaw and a GM alternator in an emergency. I used 2 standard
>brackets bolted together and the stock fan belt fits nicely. You need about
>12" of bracket with an angle or arch. You can also align the case so the
>electrical connections are where you like. Use the GM pigtail, solder the
>connections and use heat shrink.
>Russ
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