cheechy
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Good shout will give it a go. Might wear a crash helmet just in case though
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cheechy
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Ok so the socket worked but then can't remove the wrench as the space to allow it to be removed ls reduced when the tensioner goes back by around 1 to 2cm. I may have to buy a 3/8 bar rather than use my 3/8 torque wrench as I suspect it's just too thick to manoeuvre
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When I was messing about with the tensioner and alternator replacements 2 and a bit years ago I found that the near-ideal tool was a long reach angled spanner - I think there are various types called things like "obstruction" spanners, "S-shaped" spanners and so on ; I seem to remember combining that with locking pliers to get enough leverage to position the tensioner with one hand and mess around with right-angled pliers to insert / withdraw the locking pin. Still felt like I needed three left arms to do it properly.
cheechy
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Yup coming to that conclusion I think. Job for another day
kp 115
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A piece of flat steel 25mm x 6mm with 2 M6 cap head bolts either drilled & tapped or secured with nuts, spaced to locate in the centre of the hexagonal casting that the pulley attaches to & the other bolt needs to locate in the open curve of the tensioner, this will allow you to safely move the tensioner & insert a pin to secure.
Safest method given the tension within the spring & a note worth pointing out that the hexagonal section is only a casting & will round off very easily even with the correct sized ring spanner.
Goggles & leather gloves at least .
Hope that helps
Keith.
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steve_c
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Okay, I'm now wondering why exactly you're using a torque wrench here?
The Audi workshop manual is pretty clear - use an offset ring spanner (so @Robin_Cox was right)
Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A2 > Vehicle electrics | Electrical system | Starter-current supply-CC | Removing and installing alternator | Vehicles with 1.4 l TDI engine
A2 > Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Vehicle electrics | Electrical system | Starter-current supply-CC | Removing and installing alternator | Vehicles with 1.4 l TDI engine
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I'd say a set of quality offset spanners is pretty much essential in any automotive workshop. They're not the cheapest, but the Halfords Advanced set is excellent value:
Halfords Advanced 8 Piece Offset Spanner Set Modular Tray | Halfords UK
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Because an offset spanner or any other spanner is not long enough to overcome the tension of the spring. A torque wrench also has a ratchet, unlike a spanner. I usually use an offset spanner with a length of plastic pipe. When I have removed the pin, I pull on the plastic pipe and let nature take its' course!
RAB
