i need to know the distance between the alternator and the anti roll bar chassis plates.
reason being is everyone seems to use a mk4 alternator bracket for this conversion, well i want to run a mk5 althernator and bracket as im having power steering as well.
somebody told me the mk5 bracket fouls the chassis plate but it looks as though it will just be ok.
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whats it going in?????

 

i duno about complicated stuff or mechanics, i jus no how to break it

 

mk4 escort

 

dont use the mk4 bracket. use a mk3 fiesta bracket with your own alternator. change the pulley to a multi v belt pulley and you can still run the wide belt for the power steering. the mk3 fiesta bracket allows the alternator to hang underneath so it doesnt interfere with your radiator pipes etc. imo this is by far the best way.

 

pretty shit pick but u can just see how the alternator hangs underneath away from radiator and chassis plates.

 

no worries cheers mate.
i took a gamble and just fitted the engine and its all ok.
the only problem is the alternator hits the rad so i just got to move the rad forward a tad.
but all the power steering fits a treat
this is the lump

 

what power steering rack are you using??????????