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Alternator removal trouble

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:42 pm
by Vibin
'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??

Re: Alternator removal trouble

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:52 pm
by star_deceiver
Cut it off and replace it.

Re: Alternator removal trouble

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:34 pm
by sideshowalan
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.