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Title: alternator pivot bolt - seized - allen head rounded - any tips?
Post by: Donuts on 02 November 2008, 09:34
Replaced v-belts recently. Fortunately I was able to do this without having to undo the pivot bolt for the alternator - which is seized and has an allen head which has been rounded.

I would like to replace this bolt at some point - anyone had this problem before?
THANK YOU ALL.
Title: Re: alternator pivot bolt - seized - allen head rounded - any tips?
Post by: hobbes on 02 November 2008, 11:53
Someone told me easy-outs are good for this. not sure where you get them from but an internet search should tell you something....
Title: Re: alternator pivot bolt - seized - allen head rounded - any tips?
Post by: sidecarphil on 02 November 2008, 12:08
will the bracket come off the engine ??

if it will then you can work on a bench and warm the bracket up :)
Title: Re: alternator pivot bolt - seized - allen head rounded - any tips?
Post by: danny_p on 02 November 2008, 17:17
just keep your eyes open for an 8 valve mk3 non aircon multivee setup.  and swap them over when you feel like it as there is no rush
Title: Re: alternator pivot bolt - seized - allen head rounded - any tips?
Post by: Donuts on 02 November 2008, 17:23
will the bracket come off the engine ??

if it will then you can work on a bench and warm the bracket up :)
Unfortunately not  :sad:
Title: Re: alternator pivot bolt - seized - allen head rounded - any tips?
Post by: Donuts on 02 November 2008, 17:24
Someone told me easy-outs are good for this. not sure where you get them from but an internet search should tell you something....
thanks :smiley: I will check it out, sounds like a useful tool
Title: Re: alternator pivot bolt - seized - allen head rounded - any tips?
Post by: Donuts on 02 November 2008, 17:25
just keep your eyes open for an 8 valve mk3 non aircon multivee setup.  and swap them over when you feel like it as there is no rush

that would be the ultimate answer, good tip, thanks :cool:
Title: Re: alternator pivot bolt - seized - allen head rounded - any tips?
Post by: nealey on 02 November 2008, 20:14
Whack a spline tool in there and try that, i think it will be an m6 spline you need
Title: Re: alternator pivot bolt - seized - allen head rounded - any tips?
Post by: Donuts on 03 November 2008, 14:00
M6 spline tool is now on my list, thanks  :smiley: