[Vwdiesel] Has anyone changed the clutched Alt. pulley

[Andrew .Libby]

I've done a couple and haven't had any issues.


On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Matt Alkire <malkire at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, it can be done in the car.  You do need a helluva cheater bar to get
> leverage to break that bolt loose, but I was able to get it done.
>
> Of course, 6 months after I changed the pulley, the alternator died.
> figures.
>
> -Matt
>
> On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 5:25 PM, Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I have the tool from Metal Nerd to do this change, just wondering if that
> > is something I can do in the car without having to put the alternator in
> a
> > vise.
> > Travis, I think you have changed one.
> >
> >
> > After I get the Golf back on the road, that is the next thing to change
> in
> > the Wagon to try and get rid of that singing noise......
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > PS, need to vent. I just love the clearance you have when taking the
> right
> > side motor mount off the block on the BEW motors, I would guess the other
> > engines models with Injection pumps are just as tight.  It is crazy, how
> > much stuff you have to get out of the way to get things off, this is
> while
> > the motor is being held up by a small jack and block of wood, with front
> of
> > car up on ramps.
> > The engine bay was super dirty and some oil leakage from a broken clip on
> > the boost hose connection at the intake manifold, just before the EGR
> flap
> > valve.
> > Cleaned those as well and the other EGR valve thing, super gunked up.
> > Thank GOD you only have to do this job once every 100K miles.
> > Timing belt, water pump, idle pulley roller, and TB tensioner.
> >
> >
> > Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> > 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
> > 04 Golf TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp Tiptronic Auto -- running :<)
> > 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
> > 70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration :-)
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