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Jun 17, 2008 | 06:58 PM

Knooger

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Putting Vette back together question...

I'm attempting to put the '90 back together and I'm encountering some problems. First while trying to install the alternator/airpump there is a big gap where one of the bolts go through. I assume something is supposed to go in there but I don't know what. Here are a couple pics to show what I mean.

Also, I have a bracket that I currently do not know where it goes. It's the one circled in the pic. Any idea where this goes?

Thanks for your help.

Jun 17, 2008 | 07:28 PM

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...just put my son's 85 back together, and i don't know it if the 90 is configured the same way, but it looks like you might need, and i don't know the correct term for this but, a one piece stud with a bolt head in the center part of the threads. that way, you mount and tighten the power steering pump/bracket, and then the smog pump bracket. ...just my best guess. can't think of where the bracket goes - ??? hope this helps...

Jun 17, 2008 | 08:13 PM

blkvette85

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I could try to take a couple photos of my 91.

Are they the same?

Jun 17, 2008 | 08:27 PM

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Knooger, there is a stud that goes in that bolt hole. Has a nut made on it. Then the second bracket and another nut. I dont think that black rod installs that way though. My 87 has one that goes back to the intake. No clue on the one in the lower pic. Must not be there on my 87.

Jun 17, 2008 | 09:20 PM

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I think the lower one goes from the manfiold to the air pump

Jun 17, 2008 | 10:13 PM

Dads90

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can't tell how long it is, but is it the holding bracket from the AC compressor to the anchor point next to the headers ?

Jun 17, 2008 | 10:22 PM

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In picture number one there is a bolt that has a second nut that goes between the aluminum bracket and block piece (works as a spacer). Then a nut tightens down onto the steel bracket.

Jun 17, 2008 | 10:56 PM

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Excellent, thanks for the info. Stud with a nut in the middle makes a lot of sense.

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Jun 17, 2008 | 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blkvette85

I could try to take a couple photos of my 91.

Are they the same?

They are both L98s, if you can find the long bracket on your motor I'd love a pic of that.

Jun 17, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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Dads90

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Figure out what the longer bracket was for ?

Jun 17, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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Ok, if you have not messed w/ the AC compressor, then it is the support rod from the alt to the inside bolt on the exhaust manifold on #1 cylinder.

Jun 18, 2008 | 07:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads90

can't tell how long it is, but is it the holding bracket from the AC compressor to the anchor point next to the headers ?

I think he's right, the long one from the ac to beside the header, the other does look like it's off the back of the air pump to the intake.

Jun 18, 2008 | 09:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads90

can't tell how long it is, but is it the holding bracket from the AC compressor to the anchor point next to the headers ?

I know for sure, I just removed it last weekend while changing my plugs.

Jun 18, 2008 | 09:51 PM

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Ok, if you have not messed w/ the AC compressor, then it is the support rod from the alt to the inside bolt on the exhaust manifold on #1 cylinder.

I'll look into that. Thanks.

Jun 18, 2008 | 09:51 PM

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I know for sure, I just removed it last weekend while changing my plugs.

We just did that one, it was difficult.

Jun 20, 2008 | 12:48 AM

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Quote:

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can't tell how long it is, but is it the holding bracket from the AC compressor to the anchor point next to the headers ?

Yes, it is. And I have it installed now.

Thanks for all the help.

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