mk 1 turbo alternator pulley catching need help

[Toydx1]

finally got my mk 1 turbo on the road and the alternator pulley is catching the chassis leg when turning or giving it some n im going to fill the mounts with some paste i got from work that hardens like a rubber but iv been told to put a shortened belt on aswell any ideas ?? im stuck

[torquey]

Hi I have the same problem with mine what I've done is removed the rear mount and slotted the holes so it can be.moved over towards the belt cover I havnt fitted it yet as only done it today hopefully this will fix the issue. Other than that you will havt to try and beat the leg in.a bit I tried this but its hard with engine in place. You can get the pully turned down aswell. Will let you know of it works..

[John]

Have you notched the chassis leg? Ie cut a pice out to clear the alternator?

[Toydx1]

Thanks Torquay n nah I haven't taken anything off the chassis leg should I of ??

[mowgli]

yes. its the first thing you should do before getting the welder out to weld the strengthening plates in.

its all in the how to article

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?86668-*HOW-TO*-Fit-a-2.0-8v-16v-into-a-Nova