FAO Jamie.

[Roadkill]

As it's looking like I'll be unable to make the Rolling Road day . . . would the loan of my Camaro's alternator be any good to you ?

Don't ask me the spec - just bear in mind it's got a Serp. pulley on it . . . . Not ideal, but better then nothing ???

Let us know, Mate.

[Jamieg285]

Thanks for the offer, but mines a v-belt

[55starchief]

Quoting: Jamieg285

Thanks for the offer, but mines a v-belt

Thats not to dificult to change, a single 3/4 nut is all that holds the pulley on the alternator guys

[Jamieg285]

Well as long as you don't mind me pulling it apart....

I will of course replace it if I bust it.

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Jamieg285

Well as long as you don't mind me pulling it apart....

I will of course replace it if I bust it.

Shouldn't be a problem . . . . I'll need it back pretty quick afterwards, though.

Do you wanna pop round after you MoT on Monday ?

I Get back home at about 5.45pm and live about 2 miles from the MoT station.

[Roadkill]

Oh, Number 20, MK41HJ.

[Jamieg285]

Quoting: 55starchief

Thats not to dificult to change, a single 3/4 nut is all that holds the pulley on the alternator guys

You wanna bet?

Alternator is a match, but the pulley and fan have to come off.

Problem is, I wedged the fan, and cranked the nut, but the shaft is turning with it.

There's a hex on the end, for which I have an allen key, but the only thing I currently have that fits the nut(which is recessed inside the pulley) is a socket, which means you can't get the key in at the same time.

I've left it in place tonght, will see if I can find a suitable offset ring spanner tomorrow morning.

[55starchief]

Quoting: Jamieg285

You wanna bet?

Alternator is a match, but the pulley and fan have to come off.

Problem is, I wedged the fan, and cranked the nut, but the shaft is turning with it.

There's a hex on the end, for which I have an allen key, but the only thing I currently have that fits the nut(which is recessed inside the pulley) is a socket, which means you can't get the key in at the same time.

I've left it in place tonght, will see if I can find a suitable offset ring spanner tomorrow morning.

Sorry mate, i forget not everyone has a tool fetish like me, i have hollow sockets back at my folks place if you get real stuck

[Jamieg285]

The annoying thing is, I do have a load of offset spanners, but none that fit. Most too small, and 1 too big

[Jamieg285]

hollow sockets

What are they? Never heard of them.

[philoldsmobile]

they hold a nut, while allowing access to the center of it..

i dunno exactly what ones greame has, but most have a hex on them for a spanner..

[55starchief]

like this mate only signet brand

[Jamieg285]

Ooo, fancy.

One for the future maybe.

[philoldsmobile]

yup, they're the kiddy..

makes adjusting the steering box on a yank very easy..

[55starchief]

Quoting: philoldsmobile

yup, they're the kiddy..

makes adjusting the steering box on a yank very easy..

Also realy easy to strip out front dampers as you can get a hex socket through the middle

[Jamieg285]

Also realy easy to strip out front dampers as you can get a hex socket through the middle

Oooh, I'd definitely like to borrow those then, when I get to replacing the front suspension later this year.

[art b]

cant ya use a ring spanner with an allen key then!   i do

[art b]

cant ya use a ring spanner with an allen key then!   i do

[Jamieg285]

No need to repeat yourself  

I'll be looking for a ring spanner tomorrod.  Old Skool Rules  

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Jamieg285

Problem is, I wedged the fan, and cranked the nut, but the shaft is turning with it.

Had a similar problem myself, before . . . . I'm glad it's a match at least - Just hope you can get it on !

From memory it's a silly size - 13/16's or something . . .

[Lusty Lass]

Quoting: Jamieg285

Ooo, fancy.

One for the future maybe

what he means is, I won't let him buy it.....

You have to keep a man in his place....................

[55starchief]

Quoting: Lusty Lass

Quoting: Jamieg285
Ooo, fancy.

One for the future maybe


what he means is, I won't let him buy it.....

You have to keep a man in his place....................

Hey dont come between a man and his tools

[Roadkill]

:underthethumb:

[Jamieg285]

Quoting: Roadkill

From memory it's a silly size - 13/16's or something . . .

Yep - 15/16 - just found that out.

24 socket will fit OK, but the 24 ring spanner won't.  Ringing round to try and find someone with one now.

[Roadkill]

Good luck.

I've emailed edge to apologise for my absence on Sunday . . .