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Subject:Sheared alternator bolt
From:Chris Stann
Date:Sat, 24 Jun 2000 10:26:35 -0500

OK, I finally got the waterpump on.

Now, when I was first removing the alternator the bolt that keeps tension on the belt sheared.  YIKES!  Now I have a good alternator with a plugged hole.  There's not enough thread on the reverse side to attempt to drive in a bolt and drive the broken one out.  Also, there's not enough of broken bolt sticking out to attempt to grasp it with vice grips.

OH HELP ME PLEASE!  I do not want to buy another alternator ($$$)

What's the best way to get the sheared bolt out?  

Thanks.

Chris.

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