Stripped bolt - how screwed am I?

[rhock99 at epix.net (Ryan H)]

Is this the bolt you're talking about?:
http://home.epix.net/~rhock99/pics/ac13.jpg
If so, I don't think you have to worry - it doesn't actually go into the block.  It attaches the swivel top piece of the bracket to the rest of the bracket.  I had the same issue, and chisels, tap outs, torches, even a sauzall were ineffective at getting it out.  Then out of frustration I took the other 4 bolts of the bracket off, and out the bracket came out.  It's been a long time, so my recollection may be a little off.

> 
> From: "Brad Sterling" <bgsterling@earthlink.net>
> Date: 2003/12/31 Wed AM 12:19:05 EST
> To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
> Subject: Stripped bolt - how screwed am I?
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> 	So I just finished resetting my cam/crank timing that appears to have been
> off one tooth since I had a shop change the belt.  In the process, I noticed
> that the shop stripped out the hex bolt at the block that secures the
> A/C/Alt mounting bracket.  It's not a problem now.  But the next time I need
> to change the timing belt, motor mount, or water pump(?), that bolt will
> have to come out.  Any ideas how to do that?  It's not very accessible since
> it's about even with the frame.
> 
> -Brad
> '86 Scirocco 16v
> 
> 
> 
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