Help changing alternator on a 1985 saab 900 turbo!!

1985 SAAB 900
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JLIL19
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My alternator bracket broke in half..so the long skrew at the bottom that connects the alternator to the bracket came out easily.. N i got a knew bracket n now i cant figure out how to get that long skrew back in.. Cant go from the left cause the oil pump is there n i cant go from the right cause the frame is there.. I ve bin search for couple of hours n cant find how to do it so i came here hoping somone can help.
Aug 23, 2012 at 3:53 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH1
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You might be able to get a relocation kit for the oil filter and get enough room to come in that way.
Aug 23, 2012 at 5:02 AM
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