ALternator Bolt Won't Budge
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ALternator Bolt Won't Budge
I have the 2 torx bolts in the front already loosened, no prob. But the regular bolt in the back of the alt is really giving me a problem. I actually snapped off one tool already! It is a 10 mm bolt. I put a 10 mm socket on it, and all it wants to do is round
its corners off ! Sprayed some liquid wrench on it, tapped it a lot with a wrench. What else can I do ? Vice grips, maybe but that would wreck the bolt, right ?
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88 GTA Charcoal Grey Bone Stock except for loose muffler which makes it a bit louder than normal.
its corners off ! Sprayed some liquid wrench on it, tapped it a lot with a wrench. What else can I do ? Vice grips, maybe but that would wreck the bolt, right ?
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88 GTA Charcoal Grey Bone Stock except for loose muffler which makes it a bit louder than normal.
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If you've already got all but one of the bolts off, try wiggling the alternator. You may find a certain point where the bolt will just come out by hand.
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k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else
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Car: 92 RS - Fully Restored w/Custom Int
Engine: LO3 with some mods
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond
I used some WD-40.
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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi
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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi
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OK. I've got the Liquid Wrench soaking in, and I'll check it at sunrise.
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88 GTA Charcoal Grey Bone Stock except for loose muffler which makes it a bit louder than normal.
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88 GTA Charcoal Grey Bone Stock except for loose muffler which makes it a bit louder than normal.
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I'm not positive where your frozen bolt is but did you try putting heat on it?
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iso 91/92 camaro. 96Z M6 subframe connectors, boxed trailing arms, tubular panhard rod, BMR stb, SS rims, 6 point cage, other misc. debris
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iso 91/92 camaro. 96Z M6 subframe connectors, boxed trailing arms, tubular panhard rod, BMR stb, SS rims, 6 point cage, other misc. debris
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MARKSREDZ:
I'm not positive where your frozen bolt is but did you try putting heat on it?
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I'm not positive where your frozen bolt is but did you try putting heat on it?
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No, I haven't tried heat yet. Good idea, but I don't have a torch.
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88 GTA Charcoal Grey Bone Stock except for loose muffler which makes it a bit louder than normal.
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