Technical Alternator crisis help

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Technical Alternator crisis help

panda54

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Hi,
My problem is that I am trying to remove the top bolt that holds the alternator on.
It has sheared off below the sufrace so nothing is sticking out.
The lower bolts were also sheared off but I have managed to drill them out using left handed drill bits to extract then.
I am struggling to drill into the top bolt - limited space/angle for my right angle drill.
Has anyone removed the plate/bracket the alternator/compressor bolts onto?
It is SGR.50104 listed on ePER Here
Any suggestions on drilling or removal of mounting?
Thanks
 
You can support the AC and remove the bracket/mount. Bracket only. Without the alternator (picture below is an assembly stage - new alternator).
Alternator_and_AC_base_plate(mount)_assembly.jpg

Take it out, you're punishing yourself (easy, straightforward job, additional one or two bolts and nut to undo), then repair the threads (remove broken bolts) on the workbench (way more convenient than right angle drill attachments etc., or welding on the car - forget about it, you'll set it on fire).
Alternator-AC_mount_(remove_to_repair_threads).jpg

Without the brakcet, alternator install is easier. You put the alternator in place (from the top of the engine, timing belt side), then slide in the bracket.
Clean the bracket (important electrical part - provides earth/ground to the alternator)...
 
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So 3 bolts hold the compressor and then one bolt below it then one from the side?
Do I need to remove the belt tensioner?
If so how many bolts?
Thanks for the info
 
So you are drilling out the bolts on the car (drill 90 deg. attachment), but you need help to undo few more bolts?
Is this a joke? :rolleyes: Just do it. Come on...
 
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