[Vwdiesel] Opening Alternator Case

[Lee Hillsgrove]

  I'm a little late to this party, but nobody suggested the candle trick?

 I'll bet that would have worked wonders. It always has for me.


Lee
Oo-v-oO
PP-ASEL
KB1GNI



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Milt Kaplan" <teacher5257 at yahoo.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 3:21 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Opening Alternator Case


> Since I put in the adjustable regulator I wanted to open the case of the
used 90 Amp unit to renew the diodes as well. Uses the 4 inch long 5mm
screws with Philips heads. Well its the usual story; can't get the screws
loose even after oil penetrant. Tried the double nut trick on the ends and
turning, but no luck. Just stripped some threads. Also tried a Vice Grip in
the open center centers, still no luck. I could try sawing off the screws in
the open center, which might relieve some pressure and then using a Vice
Grip on the screw ends.  Anyone remove these annoying screws? Milton.
>
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