[Embarrassment] crossflow Alternator removal

[koabi at mcleodusa.net (koabi)]

The belt's off.  The issue is getting the alternator off the bracket

-----Original Message-----
From: T Berk [mailto:tberk@sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 10:53 PM
To: koabi@seeohdee.com
Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Re: [Embarrassment] crossflow Alternator removal

koabi wrote:

> I know none of our cars were equipped with 2.0 8v crossflows, but
there
> are a few here with em...I've asked on vortex with little avail.
> 
> I've an ABA with the stock serpentine setup and I'm trying to remove
the
> *()@#$ alternator.  There are only two bolts, but the "dog ears" of
the
> alternator have this metal sleeve that the bolts thread into.  They
also
> go into the bracket some.  I'm thinking I need to just pry more (I'll
> get a real prybar tomorrow) but so far I'm getting nowhere, unless
> inflicting damage counts.
> 
> Is there a trick beyond use of force?
> 
> koabi
> 
> If I can't get an alternator off my turbo project is really going to
be
> tough
> 
> 

In terms of serpentine belts, you would loosen the belt tensioner, 
correct?... (let me read his post again).

So, is the trouble one that you cant get the thing out because the 
belt is over the pulley?

OR is is that the belt _is_ gone but you cant get the Alt away from 
the bracket/motor?


TBerk