2002 GT TDI 150 Alternator

[Gozza]

I tried using a hammer but no joy, problem you have is because its a bearing it not quite so easy as it absorbs some of the forced by moving slightly. Been on there 91k miles so clearly welded itself on . Going to see if WD40 or similar may help plus I have a torque wrench that may assist.

Getting the windscreen washer bottle out is a complete f*cker by the way 

[Rhyso]

I tried using a hammer but no joy, problem you have is because its a bearing it not quite so easy as it absorbs some of the forced by moving slightly. Been on there 91k miles so clearly welded itself on . Going to see if WD40 or similar may help plus I have a torque wrench that may assist.

Getting the windscreen washer bottle out is a complete f*cker by the way 

much easier to remove the front bumper to remove the washer bottle - you may need to do that to put it back in!

[Gozza]

Your probably right and at the time I did think, I am going to have to remove the bumper. I think it was just denial at the time, managed to get it out with everything in place

[Jay]

What ever you do, don't use your torque wrench to hold the tool still.

[Gozza]

Yeah almost did that the other day, its so tight I am losing confidence that I am trying to turn the right way

Tis annoying that the bolt is only 17mm, I have a huge 22mm spanner

[Jay]

You got someone to help you, so you don't have to hold both spanner and wrench? I'm getting the father in law to hold the wrench while I push the spanner... 143k miles I bet it's harder than yours  (ohhh errr) 

[Gozza]

Mate of mine is hopefully coming round later but he is an unreliable biatch so may ask my brother. Its annoying that I cant complete it due to this one simple thing.

Let me know how you get on, probably have another crack later today. Main thing I want to know is what direction it screws on. 95% sure its clockwise but as mentioned losing the confidence as so damn tight.

143k miles, ooooh that will be a peach

Good luck with it, oh and bit of advice get a water bottle or similar to catch the screen wash or let it run out like I did  and learn how all the clips for the pumps on the washer bottle can be disconnected before you start. That alone took me about 30 mins 

[Jay]

I've got a Galaxy (basically a Sharan with AUY engine) , so it's the air filter box and piping I need to remove... Bet it's easier than the water bottle though! 

[Gozza]

Bet it is too 

[Gozza]

Did you a chance to try this matey ? I got in at 3.30 this morning so had a kip instead. Thing I may need to buy a new longer 17 mm spanner