Keep your alternator firmly in place and dress up your engine bay with the MR. GASKET alternator bracket, part number 5170. This GM-style, original-equipment-style bracket is made for long water pump setups. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1976-1986 Chevrolet Camaro (V8-5.0L).
- Chrome-plated heavy gauge steel: steel construction with a high-quality chrome finish, built for years of service.
- Hardware included: the bracket comes with hardware.
- Better than paint: the chrome finish looks better than a painted bracket.
- Original equipment style: a GM-style bracket for long water pump applications.
An alternator bracket holds the alternator in position on the engine so the belt can drive it. Signs this part may need replacing include a cracked or bent bracket, an alternator that shifts or sits out of alignment, or belt noise and uneven belt wear. These symptoms can have other causes, so inspect the setup before replacing.
Fitment covers Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac cars, trucks and vans with V8-4.3L, V8-5.0L, V8-5.7L and V8-6.6L engines. The listed applications use one bracket. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
Country of origin: China.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this Camaro alternator bracket fit the 1976-1986 Chevrolet Camaro V8-5.0L?
It is listed for the 1976-1986 Chevrolet Camaro with the V8-5.0L and the 1976-1981 Chevrolet Camaro with the V8-5.7L. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for your exact vehicle.
Is hardware included with the Mr. Gasket 5170?
Yes. Mr. Gasket states that this alternator bracket includes hardware.
What is the bracket made of?
It is made of heavy gauge steel with a chrome-plated finish. Mr. Gasket says the chrome looks better than a painted bracket.
What water pump setup is this bracket designed for?
The manufacturer lists it as a GM-style alternator bracket for long water pump applications.
What are signs an alternator bracket may need replacing?
Signs can include a cracked or bent bracket, a loose or misaligned alternator, or belt noise and uneven belt wear. These can have other causes, so inspect the setup before replacing.
