Vanagon L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1983)
Engine Accessory Bracket: Customer Interest
Alternator Mounting Bolt - Loose/Broken
GROUP
27
NUMBER
87-04 August 6, 1987
MODEL(S):
Water-Cooled
Vanagon Diesel
Vanagon through m..y.
1985
SUBJECT:
Alternator mounting bolt loose/broken
To prevent the alternator bolt from becoming loose and breaking, the torque specification has been increased.
The increased torque specification requires use of a new bolt on 1.9L water cooled engines.
To repair a loose/broken bolt:
1.9L Gas Engine
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Install new bolt, Part Number N 014 400 4. Torque to 25 N-m (18 ft.lb.).
Diesel Engine
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Replace bolt only if damaged, Part Number is unchanged. Torque to 28-33 N-m (21-24 ft.lb.).