Trying to revive my father's garaged 240D. Started right up with a new battery after a long sleep, preceded by some gentle turning over with an old battery.

Engine ran great, but had a Horrible screeching noise which I believe to have been complaining bearings of a misaligned alternator. A closer look revealed spinning washers and lockwashers beneath loose nuts (1/2" slack underneath loosened nut on pivot bolt), elongated holes in alternator housing, worn bolt threads, and a not cracked, but BROKEN-OFF lower tab on cast aluminum alternator mounting bolted to engine block, which the alternator bracket attaches to. (Yes, I found my father's old posts on this forum about alternator mountings...seems to have been a problem area for him.)

Would really like to find a used cast aluminum alternator support mounting locally. See them on EBay in California but wondering if any of you can recommend a more local / quick source. I've tried Star Motors and German Auto in Charleston, SC. Any other ideas welcomed.

part number is 617 155 05 35

Thanks for any suggestions.

JBB Jr.

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"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Thanks. I think I PM'ed you.

Apparently this part is on '78-85 300SD's, and '82-'85 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD.





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