Re: results: 84 4kq alternator removal

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

> I have had the stuck bolt on my '83 urQ.Since the alternator is on the
> "busy side" of the tqc motor,getting the mount off the block without
> removing the aux radiator ranks right up there with a root canal.
> I think it's due to some galvanic corrosion (steel bolt, alum.
> alternator housing) liberal coating of the bolt with anti-seize or zinc
> chromate is good insurance for the NEXT time.

My religion demands the use of stainless steel on all external
fasteners.  If you are just going to do the odd piece that was tough to
remove it isn;t even much money, most real hardware stores carry some
metric stainless these days.  Or go to Maryland Metrics
(http://mdmetric.com/) to get just about *anything*.  Like a 14mm fine
thread nut for the alternator pulley... they have a $10 minimum orer
with a $1 minimum line item.  Good folks.

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Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 85 Coupe GT
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