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my son just put an alternator on his 1997 s-10 pickup. It idled rough so he tightened the tension pully which made it run normal. He then shut it off and started to walk away and he heard a pop. He opened the hood and the tension pully bolt had busted off at the head and the puly parts were all off.What happened and how do you get the bolt out now the head is broke off flush with the surface. This is a desperate situation he was coming home and is stuck in a small town about a 1000 miles away. Thanx

Submitted: 855 days and 16 hours ago.

Category: Chevy

Value: $15

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

Hi XXXXXXXX.
It may be that your son just tightened the bolt too tight and it popped. Or there could be another problem with something that uses the belt (AC Compressor, water pump, etc.).
As for getting the broken bolt out, there are tools that are made to remove bolts out of their holes. Basically, you drill a hole in the center of the broken bolt, hammer the removal tool in, and back it out. Any decent auto shop has a set of these (bolts break more often then you might think).
Here is an example of these removal tools.
If your son does not have the appropriate set of tools to do the job, it might be best for him to find a local shop and have the work done there. If he is graced by a friendly shop owner, he could be on his way in a matter of hours.
Here is some more information about your son's truck, if it will help.
Let me know what he decides to do and what happens.
Take Care, Greg A.

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Answered:	7/20/2007

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Working with Electronics & Cars for 25+ Years

854 days and 16 hours ago.

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Reply to Greg A's Post: thanx information was useful. he already ordered a new pully. the mechanic said he couldnt do anything till tuesday to busy not very friendly. thamx for responding and the diagram i think he tightened it to much. Thanks again

Posted by Greg A 853 days and 22 hours ago.

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Thanks for letting me know.
Take Care, Greg A.

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