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After (finally) getting the broken bolt out of the alternator mounting bracket, I'm ready to proceed with installing the new alternator. When un-installing the faulty alternator, I failed to document/draw what connected where. I figured, (go figure), that it would be easy to remember. Two of the wires go on the engine block side of the plug, the plug plugs in, and the remaining wire connects on the opposite side of said plug. The Haynes manual doesn't help a novice like me, since I don't read elec schematics. Any/all help appreciated. I'm posting a pic of the back side of the alternator and a pic of the four connectors. Thanks!

Mine look exactly like your "before". Thanks for the procedure info! Should post in the Technical forum. :classic:

I agree to disagree, and vow not to open this thread in the future. It's been fun.

I have ST springs, bought last spring. They're dark grey.

The article states that it was probably an "inside" job that resulted in the loss of the most valuable items. No way could we have stopped that, given the situation. Gosh, I'm really sorry that the Presidents' top cultural advisor quit. Maybe he can narrate bus-top tour rides through downtown Chicago, or clean stalls at the Kentucky Horse Park. The museums were not bombed. The museums were looted by hoods. If American GI's were filmed shooting the looters, we would be spending a helluva lot more time discussing/debating that. 5,000 year old bronze battle helmet... pretty? yes, interesting? yes. But priceless? I could swear that all of the victorious soldiers were wearing Kevlar helmets, thereby rendering the bronze worthless. It still amazes me that President Bush-haters will cling to ANYTHING to disparage the man. The Dems LOST the election, fair and square.

Unbelievable... this thread has come full circle. It was President CLINTON who fell down the stairs at PGA golfer Greg Norman's Florida mansion. The way the media covered it, it appeared that it was late-late night/early morning, and he was tanked. Didn't he break his leg?? President Ford played Division I football at Michigan (Muck Fichigan). I think he played center.

Yeah, whatever happened to Jenny McCarthy? That crazy bitch was smokin' hot. Box lunch...deeluxe.

how about a grey primer with clear coat?

My current paint is "chalking" through. In cases like this, I'm told by several people of whom I respect their opinion, it's best to take it all off. This is due to the fact that fresh paint won't stop the chemical reaction that causes the chalking.

You said it all by stating that the Nazi's (invaders) did it. The French didn't loot their own museums; nor did the coalition pillage the Iraqi museums.

Hospitals? absolutely should have been protected. Hospitals = health and life. Universities and Libraries? Borderline. Protect if the mission is not compromised. Museums? Protecting artifacts is ludicrous when you're busy trying to avoid getting shot.

Sounds like a great show; will she share her "technique"? Mandatory viewing for the wife. :devious: The wife might have different ideas though.:tapemouth I only hope it's not on at the same time as Monday Nite RAW. Goldberg rules. Side note: I'm ashamed to admit that I watched most of the 2nd season of the Batchelor.... never again. ... there I fessed up, and I feel better.

I've been sanding and sanding (and sanding) with an orbital sander. Started w/ 100 grit, and out of impatience, fatigue, boredom, moved to 60 grit. Not much faster, but etching into the steel. With over 75% of the vehicle yet to do, I'm inclined to use paint stripper. I tried some on my donor 73 as an experiment, and it seems one helluva lot easier/faster. Any advice /warnings?

After such a convincing victory in Iraq, (and YES, I think it is time to claim victory), I thing President Bush is flexing a bit. I think he wants to see how these rogue countries react NOW when they think he means business. Is Syria a threat? For a terrorism hotbed, heck yes. The problem is, if we invade Syria, the terrorists move to Jordan, then to Egypt, then to Saudi, then to_________? But what the hey, we can rebuild the Twin Towers in Lebanon, ...when we get there. :nervous: I think public opinion, including my own this time, would prevent the administration from pursuing Syria. UNLESS, there exists some significant proof of wrong-doing. Besides, aircraft carriers are being sent home, jet fighters have already begun to come home (50 - 70 per week), and deployment orders have been cancelled for 1000's of army/marine types.

"Clinton is history..." Apparently, HE hasn't got the word yet.

3 of Saddam's body doubles were in a small meeting room, when Tarik Aziz, the Iraqi Sec. of State (?) entered. He announced to the 3 that he had some good news and some bad news. The good news was Saddam had survived the latest attack directed specifically at him. Therefore, all 3 were still gainfully employed:D. The bad news was that Saddam had lost one of his legs:ermm:

You stated: "Do they like what Bush did recently, no! do they feel that going there for protecting your country from a potential threat was a plot? yes! " that's what I'm referring to as an agenda. This is not an attack on you personally.:classic: Seriously though, an overwhelming majority of Americans feel that the French people hate us/our gov't. Is that perception correct? If so, why? Where/when did you live in Cincy? I work in Cincy.

You imply that only the US Gov't has agendas...???

I didn't know Uncle Dad was selling his...

It's not over till it's over. Chris, Canada did not try to veto the use of force; nor did Canada (to my knowledge) try to build an anti use of force stance. My suspicions, as well as those of a great number of Americans, is that the 3 countries that have been supplying Iraq with materials and technologies to build / deliver weapons of mass destruction (IN SPITE OF UN RESOLUTIONS, THAT HAVE BEEN IN PLACE FOR OVER A DECADE, TO DISARM.) all have veto power in the Security Council. When the dust settles, these suspicions, if accurate, will be quite embarassing to those 3 countries. Caen, Americans generally feel that the French do not like us. Is the perception of the American "street" incorrect? There might be "intellectuals" on this site that will say that the perception is not a good characterization, and if so, I'll take exception now. Bambi, Rebuilding is construction work, not oil. I contend that the German-French-Russian position to NOT go to war, was about oil. It's too nice of a day to rant. I'm going outside to sand on the Z.:classic:

. period. TTT (to the top(ic)), don't know that a boycott is going to benefit anyone in a global economy. I will be highly pissed if any contracts for the rebuilding effort are doled out by the UN. The Americans, Aussies, and UK deserve ALL of the contracts. Since, after all, the people of these 3 great nations have paid for toppling the Saddamizer. Funny how the Russians, Germans, and French are now stating that "it's a good thing that Saddam is gone"... kiss off.

With all due respect Caen Fred, the British and Spanish are Europeans, as well. The country of France and the country of Germany (among others) have chosen to oppose the countries of Great Britain and Spain (among others). Appearances to the rest of the planet imply that Europeans are bound by currency only.

Like you, I'm a novice mechanic, but my understanding is: Eibach springs and KYB Struts = Coil over Springs are "coil", the strut runs through middle of the spring. If you own a stock z, you already have it. I don't know anything about 17x8's and what is the best combo of spring and coil for that fitment, though. Go to the suspension and steering forum, and the wheel tires forum and scan the posts... there might be something or someone there that can help. Good Luck