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mgrover



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black
alternator killing sockets

so far the upper alternator bolt has destroyed 3 13mm sockets Razz Am attempting this from below and I do have ACE installed. Do I need to remove the ACE pump blocking the way or is using a few thin extensions and maybe a swivel socket will do?

Or shall I just remove the fan and attempt to get an impact in there? The thing is crazy tight and 1/2 inch bits won't fit either, although 1/2 inch bit fits the other two bolts. they were dry as meaning no grease was applied.

any other tips i could attempt? literally the only thing left holding the alternator on, new one which is denso arrives on monday. 270quid from CP4L. Which is a steal imo

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Disco_Mikey



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HSE Santorini Black

ARC pump needs removed. Can't access both lower bolts with it in place...

Post #603914 Sat Aug 29 2020 9:33pm
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mgrover



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Am confused. I've removed both lower bolts, they were a doddle. What's screwing me was upper bolt. Nothings blocking the lower bolts for me Shocked

https://photos.app.goo.gl/wAA5oMiAYSYVXpt18

Also if I plug the battery back in and remove the alternator fuse/relay will that sever the link between the alternator and battery? There were a lot of sparks when the aa man tried to charged the battery for drive home

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Andy K



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England 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

Oh you got a petrol

The main thick red cable connects to the alternator and starter.

Video shows a ratchet spanner.
Have u tried a 3/8th socket and ratchet

Eg
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=ht...3019197654


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=ht...0650916513


Iā€™m sure Halfords sell 3/8th sets

Post #603922 Sun Aug 30 2020 8:27am
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mgrover



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

ah ive been using socket and 3/8. the video was just my last attempt with 13mm rachet spanner because the bolt has broken 3 13mm sockets already

my main issue is its torqued so high i cant get the leverage to break it loose

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Disco_Mikey



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I always just assume its a diesel we are talking about Embarassed Laughing

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mgrover



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ahh fair enough explains why my ace pump isnt in the way Razz my issue is i cant get the leverage to crack the sucker open, maybe am just that weak Razz

Post #603929 Sun Aug 30 2020 9:41am
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Andy K



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England 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

Longer breaker bar. 1/2ā€ to 3/8 adaptor.

Or just a longer ratchet
I got the snap on version of this

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=ht...3799537284
Handy.

But 1/2ā€ breaker bar is king

Post #603930 Sun Aug 30 2020 9:58am
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mgrover



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

I've got some impact 13mm that'll hopefully take the strain. I've got a pipe that I use as a breaker bar so we'll see

Post #603932 Sun Aug 30 2020 12:19pm
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mgrover



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Smashed it, draper impact socket did the trick. I also think I made it harder for myself by removing the two bottom bolts first because then all the weight was on the top bolt.

Post #603939 Sun Aug 30 2020 7:24pm
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