Author Topic: Alternator Belt Bracket Bolt Stripped! (Read 4094 times)

Majikal · « **on:** May 16, 2007, 08:21:04 PM »

I was changing my squeaky belts finally, went to loosen the alt. belt bracket with that stupid gear-bolt tensioner, and the gears on the bolt are all stripped! how am I gonna change this belt!? lol, Ill get pics of what Im talking about in daylight tomorrow... any help is appreciated, I cant loosen the bracket!

D. Clay · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2007, 08:40:46 PM »

What part in the realoem pic?
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AF93&mospid=47305&btnr=12_0220&hg=12&fg=21

Majikal · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2007, 08:47:19 PM »

number 10... I didnt realize that number 11 had a nut (number 12) on the opposite side... if I just loosen 12 and pull 10 away from the gears, it should free it up to move right?
You just saved me a whole bunch of trouble D, thanks! Now I gotta take off the other belts again to get that one free... doh! lol

Alpine003 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:18:46 PM »

Quote from: Majikal;25887

number 10... I didnt realize that number 11 had a nut (number 12) on the opposite side... if I just loosen 12 and pull 10 away from the gears, it should free it up to move right?
You just saved me a whole bunch of trouble D, thanks! Now I gotta take off the other belts again to get that one free... doh! lol

Most people make the mistake of not loosening the rear nut before they attempt to turn the front nut. This is what strips the gears in the first place. You will probably have to get a new front nut.

Eurospec · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:32:39 PM »

Moved to general topics.

Majikal · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2007, 05:06:56 PM »

Quote from: Alpine003;26159

Most people make the mistake of not loosening the rear nut before they attempt to turn the front nut. This is what strips the gears in the first place. You will probably have to get a new front nut.

thats probably what happened, and probably what I would have done anyways if the thing wasnt already stripped... doh. Where can I get that front nut? REALOEM says its not available.

Alpine003 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:50:41 PM »

Quote from: Majikal;26176

thats probably what happened, and probably what I would have done anyways if the thing wasnt already stripped... doh. Where can I get that front nut? REALOEM says its not available.

Not sure but I might have an extra one. $6 shipped.

Majikal · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2007, 07:41:32 PM »

If u have it Ill take it, lemme know!

silverblades181 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2007, 08:49:39 PM »

To remove the belt, loosen the nut and pry the alternator with a pry bar. Then change the gear nut.

Majikal · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2007, 09:14:51 PM »

thanks guys. I love this forum... heh

M42Iberia · « **Reply #10 on:** May 29, 2007, 05:08:46 PM »

i don't think you stripped the bolt with the teeth. the rail is more likley to strip for sure!

Alpine003 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 29, 2007, 10:58:41 PM »

Quote from: Majikal;26185

If u have it Ill take it, lemme know!

I just found it. Let me know if you still need it.