I'm replacing my alternator and everything has gone smoothly so far except I'm having trouble installing the new alternator cooling boot. It has the wire inside that I think helps it stay in place. I've had a heck of time trying to install the new one.
Any suggestions or tips to simplify this boot installation?
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Nothing except keep trying.
I did mine on the bench and installed it with the boot attached.
I did mine on the bench and installed it with the boot attached.
QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 23 2014, 05:24 PM) 
Nothing except keep trying.
I did mine on the bench and installed it with the boot attached.
It would be a lot easier if the motor was out of the car but that's not an option this time.
QUOTE(lonewolfe @ Feb 23 2014, 05:31 PM)
QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 23 2014, 05:24 PM)
Nothing except keep trying.
I did mine on the bench and installed it with the boot attached.
It would be a lot easier if the motor was out of the car but that's not an option this time.
Never mind. A little WD40 did the trick! the boot slid right into place easily.
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