'03 Vibe base.
I removed the belt, Took the top bolt off and went for the second and wouldn't budge. soaked it in liquid wrench for almost an hour and still nothing. I even took my mini torch to the back end of the bolt and still nothing. My impact wrench now shredded the bolt head. Should i drill the bolt or cut it off?!? any ideas??
Alternator removal trouble
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star_deceiver
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Re: Alternator removal trouble
Cut it off and replace it.
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sideshowalan
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Re: Alternator removal trouble
I've heard good things about these extractors. May be worth a try if there's anything resembling a bolt head left.
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-38 ... 67894.html
Did you use a 6 point socket when it stripped?
If you get it out, the replacement bolt is: M10 x 1.25mm and 70mm long.
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-38 ... 67894.html
Did you use a 6 point socket when it stripped?
If you get it out, the replacement bolt is: M10 x 1.25mm and 70mm long.
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