Stripped alternator bolt

We are trying to get a Tacoma for my son for his first vehicle. We have found a good deal but, there was an issue with the alternator. The bolt was stripped when replacing it and the shop they took it to used liquid nail to get it to hold. Should this be a deal breaker?

 

Welcome aboard, which one? There should be three, the big top one and the one to lock the tensioner in place. The third one is long and goes through the tensioner block from the driver's side. The idea is adjust the tension, then clamp the aduster with the bottom bolt/nut. If it's the clamp bolt/nut or the tensioner, you can probably get away with it for a short while but it will need to be replaced.

 

it's only a deal breaker if you can't come to an agreement with the new knowledge.

any older vehicle is going to have one sort of issue or another. an issue that's known is half the battle. the question is if you have the tools/materials/parts availability to correct this issue, and if the seller is willing to deduct enough from the purchase price to make it worth your while.