2002 GT TDI 150 Alternator

[Jay]

It's defo common.

Yes, that's just a cap on the alt pulley, you get a new one with the new pulley.


Taken from another forum http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=19519

You take the tension off the belt with a lot of difficulty! If you look on the visable side of the tensioner you'll see a square hole - the official way is to use a special tool to locate in there and then lift up - if you dont have that tool then it can be done with a large allen key - when I did it I used a socket to wedge in underneath to keep the tension off but give it respect as it'll take your finger off if the socket slips out.

The actual process is very easy but the tension its under makes it difficult!

There is a square shaped lug on the tensioner, onto which you can put an adjustable spanner. Pull the lug to release the tension on the belt. You will then see that a small hole in the tensioner (near the lug) allows you to put a piece of welding rod through to keep the tension off the belt while you remove it.

[Gozza]

It's defo common.

Yes, that's just a cap on the alt pulley, you get a new one with the new pulley.


Taken from another forum http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=19519

Gotta log in for that link matey.

Did you get round to doing this today ? Looks fairly simple I think, although I would say the washer bottle needs to come out of the tool wont fit in.

[Jay]

Didn't get a chance yesterday 

I won't need to remove my washer bottle It's on the otherside.... But I'll have to move the intake sh!z 

[Steve_PD]

might be on your car  alternator is next to the washer bottle on mk4's

[Jay]

I'd rather remove the washer bottle than all the intake stuff 

[Gozza]

I won't need to remove my washer bottle It's on the otherside....

Makes me look forward to the guide even more 

[Gozza]

Rang a few places today.

Local tool shop want £50 for the pulley and £17 for the tool both need to be ordered in.
VW Want £55 odd for the Pulley and don't stock the tool.
Euro Car Parts want £29.40 for the Pulley and don't stock the tool, my local has 3 in stock so off to see them later.

Cheapest place I found the tool was Here

[Jay]

Apparently *if* you can get VW to sell you the tool (which they're not really allowed, but some have reported they've managed to purchase it from VW) it only costs about £6.

[Gozza]

Well have the bearing in hand now and the tool has been ordered so will try and get it sorted this weekend.

[Jay]

Booked myself up on Sunday for a day of fettling.

Changing aux belt & pulley, I'll get as many pics as poss to make a guide.

Also doing the following:
Cleaning engine bay.
Try find where small oil leak is coming from.
Changing rear disc's and pads, and bleeding brake fluid and ABS pump.
Checking IC piping.
Taking through automaticz car wash for more swirls than a swirly thing in swirly land - don't worry it's a Ford and already has swirly paint and stone chips and rust spots on the bonnet.