alternator removal

[MercCoug99]

ok so i have the lower 13mm bolt out and the 10mm bolt out. but how on earth do i get the top 13mm bolt out the alt? ive tried a 12 inch extension and bringing my ratchet into an open area. ive tried a 6 inch extension and got my hand somehow up there. but still i cannot get the damned bolt out.

is there any ideas out there that may help me???

[ignernt]

I just did this, and I know your frustration. In fact, I took some pics after I was done... of my busted up hands.

I used like a 10 inch extension and a u-joint IIRC, plus a deep-well 13mm. I also used a 3/8" to 1/2" converter and used the bigger 1/2" ratchet for more leverage. The breaker bar wouldn't line up right for a good turn.

As for getting it back in, use some electrical tape and wrap it around both the socket and the flange on the bolt, then guide it into the hole with the extension and slip the ratchet on.

Good luck.

[MercCoug99]

thanks for the help. in the end i went with the 10" extention and u joint as u said. but i just put a huge pipe on the end of the 3/8 ratchet.

now im actually dreading getting the new one back in. haha

[Moraki]

Go to PuckPuck.com... hes got pictures oh well nm.

[S3c70r]

Me I got it from the top.. there's a rusty 8mm nut which is holding the big pack of wires... its in the back of the engine near the firewall on the vavle cover. Once you got this unbolted you can push the wire pack near the firewall and access the TOP 13mm bolt on the alternator with a ratchet... to bolt it back.. dont put the L bracket back on the alternator... and you will have access to the top hole from underneath the car... no need to remove the y-pipe whatever.. just unbolt the Tie-Rod. Its PITA.. but its "DOable"

[99CougarNy]

i can't wait to replace mine, and the wires as well.