luckily I have a spare housing with pump (thanks again Rick!!) so the money for it isn't a problem. I don't think the u-joint sockets will fit...Maybe I'll try bending up a box wrench to fit it perfectly? I don't know a bit stumped here...I'm leaning more towards taking the alt bracket off but don't want to create too much extra work for myself. This is my daily driver so tthe quicker I get it on the raod the better.

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth