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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: rizzel on 21 May 2009, 15:58

Title: Changing Alternator
Post by: rizzel on 21 May 2009, 15:58

Hey Guys,

I'm trying to remove the alternator but I cant seem to find the right size spanner for the actual nut that holds it on... Have tried 12mm 13mm 1/2in... 13mm and 1/2in are too big and the 12mm is too small!! ahh its really annoying me..

Got a mk2 golf gti 1990 8valve..

Some help please!!!!

:(

Title: Re: Changing Alternator
Post by: rubjonny on 21 May 2009, 16:06

the top tensioning arm arm and alternator toothed bolt should both be 13mm. the bottom pivot bolt is an allen bolt, if you're talking about that one this would explain why you're struggling ;)

Title: Re: Changing Alternator
Post by: rizzel on 21 May 2009, 16:07

ohhh is it! do you know what size? I tried a few of them but it must be quite a large one!

Title: Re: Changing Alternator
Post by: rubjonny on 21 May 2009, 16:55

been years since I had a mk2 alternator to deal with, cant remember off hand I'm afraid :(

Title: Re: Changing Alternator
Post by: monzablue16v on 21 May 2009, 16:56

6 or 8mm I believe it is 8 :)

Title: Re: Changing Alternator
Post by: rizzel on 21 May 2009, 18:29

Ahh yeah got it off now, thank you :)

Title: Re: Changing Alternator
Post by: theclash on 21 May 2009, 19:51

Quote from: rubjonny  cant remember off hand I'm afraid :(
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jonny boy shame on you  :grin: