Help replacing alternator 1998 Golf
Sally2Trees
07-22-2004, 01:13 PM
Has anyone replaced alternator in 1998 Golf?
I was wondering how to release tensionor pulley.
It looks like the spring is on the other side of the alternator. I think maybe there is an allen bolt that tensions the spring to release the pulley.
Can anyone help me here?
I was wondering how to release tensionor pulley.
It looks like the spring is on the other side of the alternator. I think maybe there is an allen bolt that tensions the spring to release the pulley.
Can anyone help me here?
boschmann
07-24-2004, 09:17 PM
There is a threaded hole on the upper side of the tensioner that a long 8mm x 1.25 bolt will fit. Tighten the bolt to release the tension, but do not over-tighten as the threaded metal is soft & will crack if stressed too hard.
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