Well.. I thought I'd give it a go and get the old alternator out late this afternoon. Bad move, after two hours and no joy getting the alternator out I had to walk away from it, and have a go in the morning.. what a pitta..
I've read a couple of other threads on the forum regarding this alternator removal job, and I'm glad I'm not alone in the frustration and bad language stakes regarding this job.
However.. I'm going to sleep on it, and apply a couple of suggestions in the other two threads concerning this job, mainly removing the headlight, and freeing up the radiator on the drivers side.
I love this old TDi, but there are a few things under the bonnet that definitely say.. this engine was bought in from Audi/Vag so expect things to be awkward to get at..
I'm off for a glass of wine..
Dave..