Alternator mount, wanted.

[jenand40]

I am looking for an alternator mount that was fitted to serpentine Rover V8 engines.
Believe the Chimera models, possibly others.
Can anyone help, please.

[phazed]

I probably have one at home but won't be there till the 20th.

PM me if you haven't got one by then and I will have a look

[carsy]

Why not get one of John Eales`s mounts. A lot smaller, and tidier.

[phazed]

That's my old 4.6 engine!

[jenand40]

I want to be able to use the Rover serpentine belt tensioner.

Am led to believe that when the serpentine belt has to drive the water pump, alternator and PAS pump (as I do) the belt has to be tensioned frequently.

[jenand40]

Phazed, would be grateful if you could look out for the one you have, and possibly provide a photo for me to ensure it is the one I would like.
Sorry but I cannot see how to PM you!

[phazed]

Not so. Once set I've never retightened mine on either engine.

Shameless piccie opportunity.

[phazed]

OK, will do.

You may need to remind me as away at the mo.

[carsy]

There`s no reason why the JE one should keep needing re tensioning. Like Phazed i`ve never had to adjust mine.

[jenand40]

Phased;

Am still looking for a mount, have you managed to locate one for me?

[phazed]

Bugger, will look in the garage now.

[Pupp]

Pretty sure I have one if Peter doesn't turn one up

[phazed]

Checked and remembered that I gave my old one to another chim owner last year!

Sorry for the wait.

[jenand40]

Hi Pupp,

Would appreciate a picture of the one you have,

Thanks.

jenand40.

[Pupp]

Sure - will dig it out tomorrow and post up a pic

[Pupp]

There you go; the tensioner pulley is intact but could do with a new bearing (no great play but feels a bit 'noisy')

[jenand40]

Thank you Pupp, just what I am looking for.

I have a new tensioner so really only need the bracket.

Could you please PM me your asking price.

Many thanks for your help.

jenand40.

[Pupp]

YHM mate