1.8t engine in mk1 - PAS bracket

when you fit a 1.8t in a mk1 and remove the PAS…there is a massive heavy bracket that supports the PAS pump and alternator…so what do people do:

cut down the OE bracket

fit new/alternative bracket - if so where from?

if you just ditch the bracket you have no alternator!

or is there another  option?

can you mount the alternator lower? any advantage?

do people run a tensioner on this option or just tension off the alternator brackets (which is what I was thinking - like most older cars)

thanks…

I cut down the original bracket in my mk2.

Then run a smaller belt obviously.

that was what I assumed but wasn't sure it would look great so wondered if any other ideas. do you have a photo?

You ain't gonna see it once the engine is fitted bud. 

No pics unfortunately. 

good point, but it's in my head!

I'd get it out of your head. 

Plenty of other things to worry about when you 1.8t a mk1.

yeah you are not wrong there. lot of pipes, and electrics as well as …. actually let's not list it!