Save your motor!!! If you do your research you'll see the original 1.9 motor can wind up with a hole where the alternator used to be and having to get a new engine block. There are others of this replacement part available but this is the only design worth buying. I had to put a little shim on my motor to make it work but no biggie very happy with this part. Once I found out about the alternator mount issue , I replaced mine and in the process discovered the original from Volkswagen had already been broken and
rewelded together. Thanks to Go Westyfor their high quality parts

This alternator bracket is much more robust than the stock one. I'm really glad I made this upgrade!

Superior in every way to the original mount.

I thought my upgraded bracket was nice, but this new design is extra nice! The way the pivot bolt can be removed easily from the pulley side rather than the old "find the bolt popped out somewhere on the transmission side under the intake manifold, next to the passenger side fuel lines, and stuck on some wiring harness (whew)" is one less hassle that I really appreciate removing from the process. If you do your own repairs, these little things really matter. If you bring your rig to a shop, the repair folks will treat your van extra nice, because they'll know you cared about their frustration level, too!
In short, I am super impressed!
The design is VERY robust, the highest quality I can imagine, and will last the life of the motor (don't forget to swap it to the new motor if your re-power your rig: the bracket looks like an original component it fits so well.
The only negative was that it fit so well! The bolt pattern leaves little room for misalignment, so leave the bolts loose until they are all engaged, then tighten each a little, in turn, until you are fully snugged up. The bolts that faced the back were the most difficult due to their location so I started with those first.
The other issue is the belts. I run 1100s (in spite of the published data) on the P/S and alternator/water pump so that I need only one spare with me. I found that the 1100 fit both. Now, the new bracket has moved the alternator closer to the motor breather tower (the plastic soda-pop can looking thing near the center rear of the motor). My geared tooth adjustable alternator bracket is only engaging, barely, on the first tooth or so. Don't get me wrong, it's plenty enough to hold the alternator in place. But, it has made the bolt that loosens the alternator bracket harder to access. I tried a 1160 belt (60 mm longer) but that was too long. I can find an 1110 (but nothing else until the 1160), so I'll try this next. It's only a minor inconvenience, and only picky old farts like me would even care. I'll try running the 1110 on the P/S pump, too, as I am near the middle of the adjustment range there. Hopefully, back to a single belt back-up. If not, the 1100 is running just fine in both locations.
Did I mention I was SUPER impressed with this GoWesty product? I sure did.

My mechanic flagged my old bracket as ready to fail & he said get a new one and I'll install without charge!! {He'd replaced my alternator the year before}. I got the beefier Gowesty Alternator bracket kit & he installed it. However, he said this is much more secure & took me more time to install so " I want a little something". Fair enough I said. If it's NOT one thing it's another; thankfully, I still enjoy my old Westy!

I feel I was totally deceived about the installation of this product. Your video show it being installed on some kind of engine, but definitely not a 1.9 liter water boxer! YOU SHOULD PUT A DISCLAIMER THERE STATING THAT IF YOU HAVE A 1.9 LITER ENGINE, YOU ARE SCREWED. The task is a lot more difficult. The old bracket is IMPOSSIBLE to remove without taking out the water pump and related items, the cross pipe and all the gaskets, and cleaning up the coolant mess and having loads of fun bleeding the cooling system. Yes 1.9 liter engines are a pain in the ass, but that's what I've got. I have purchased many items over the years, but feel you missed the mark on this item.

Easy enough to install and provides a lot more stability. Better than the previous fix kit it replaced by being stronger and easier to work on the alternator. I’m happy.

Installed this on my new engine build. It's a solid upgrade that everyone should consider.

The kit had everything I needed to install, and the build of the bracket is super solid!

The only issue I had was some very tight clearances between the bottom two bolts and the top part of the bracket, which made the installation feel more difficult than it should have been.

Well made product that installs pretty easily. Must have LONG 12 and 13 mm sockets to do the job, so plan ahead.

I bought the alternator adaption kit about 5 years ago... freaking game changer. With all the vibration over the past years, I needed to upgrade. This one is a beast! Heavier gauge bracket, secure points to not just the top but the sides of motor and even a more solid feel for the alternator! Now it's a freaking beast of a game changer!

Absolute lifesaver when the lower bolts on my original bracket sheared off in the head.

I decided it was time for an upgrade and order this bracket. It was an easy install. It’s a sturdy well made bracket. No more squeaky alternator.

This is a major upgrade to the original. The machining is great, it comes with all the hardware. Very happy Go Westy engineered this thing. A must !!

Fit perfect love it great part!

This thing is machined just right. It fit right over the attachment points in the engine and I was able to bolt it down with 16 ft-lb very easily. I’d recommend the alternator bracket that lets you ratchet tension to the belt while you are at it.

Well engineered part with 4 attachment points vs original 2. Lower fasteners hard to tighten due to poor wrench access and support gusset prevents a box end or rachet wrench. But good strong bracket quality made.

The bracket I got had 4 mis-drilled holes. There is no way I could install it without a drill press. It’s a good design, etc. but quality control failed on my unit. This is the second time in 3 months I have been sent an item from Gowesty that demonstrates quality control problems. I bought the metal coolant expansion tank, and the threads are bad so I cannot get the coolant sensor to insert. After 20 years of buying parts (and my Vanagon) from Gowesty, I am wondering.

I have not been able to mount my alternator in this new bracket. I have tried using a screwdriver or even wood shims. I am still not able to secure or line up the mounting bolt. For that reason I do not recommend this product. I am re- installing the old style still functioning bracket.

This well designed and robust bracket saved me a ton of work and inspires a bucket load of confidense.

Everything delivered promptly as promised,
correct parts and excellent fit. 😎

Not easy to install

I’m done worrying about my alternator bracket for good! Fit and finish was well done.

I've used their previous repair bracket which worked but this is superior. Most people end up here when their studs snap and then you're screwed. I think you could use this without the lower studs as the upper bolts hold it tightly against the block. I had to drill the block and put step studs in which is dicey, I found you could use the lower holes as a drill guide and then tap and a 10 / 8 MM step stud.
All in all, I advise installing one of these before your studs snap and you end up with a nightmare. This part is well engineered and works a dream.

SS

Very high quality bracket that keeps the alternator from moving under load

Super easy to install and super sturdy. Solved my problem of a slightly misaligned alternator after using a reproduction OEM-style bracket.