Removing rounded alternator allen bolt
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Removing rounded alternator allen bolt
We're trying to replace the alternator but the bottom Allen bolt is completely rounded off. Any tips or advance?
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Settling In
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Local Hero
1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
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Local Hero
Early-1800 said
Hammer in a star socket or a larger Allen key
That, or bang a socket over it.
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Newbie
Thanks for your suggestions, the problem is the lack of room to get a drill or hammer in.
Anymore ideas?
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Local Hero
Picture?
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Local Hero
As you said there is no room to hammer a tool on as I had the same problem but I did not have to remove the alternator so I left it alone till I pulled the engine out then there was plenty room.
See if I can find a picture.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Local Hero
1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
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Local Hero
https://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1--mk2-golf-alternator-mounting-bracket-1054-p.asp
You can see the bracket on the engine here, you will need to remove the cambelt covers etc…
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=helllllpppp%2Falternator-bracket
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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