Re: 84 4kq alternator removal

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> It didn't occur to me to try to turn it.  The threaded end with the nut I
> haven't tried, because it would destroy the threads.  The other end doesn't
> protrude out at all, so there's nothing to work with there. 

Somethine wrong with that... I have close to a btdt on a parts car alt I
pulled to save - the nut broke off and the bolt won't turn - so maybe
once before someone actually broke the *head* off the bolt?

If you absolutely can't undo/loosen it (and it sounds like something you
should fix right for the future anyway - can anyone say "stainless
steel?), you can remove the alternator bracket from the engine, it is
held on by three fat allen head socket cap screws.  It helps if your
radiator air guide is long gone...

Good luck!

-- 
Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 85 Coupe GT
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