Duarte wrote:
>
> I'm trying to change the head gasket in my car. As part of this I've
> been taking appart everything I've been told I need to take off
> (Distributor, Intake manifold, exhaust manifold, etc). Now I'm at the
> point of getting the timing belt off. To do this I'm told I'm supposed
> to remove the power steering pump, which I did and the alternator which
> brings me to my question. I removed two bolts. The Haynes manual calls
> it a pivot bolt and an adjusting bolt which is under the alternator. It
> looks like you should be able to slide the alternator down, loosen the
> belt and then pull the alternator out. It is on some kind of slider. It
> is not moving down as it is somewhat rusted on that slider thing. Even
> if it did move down I don't know how to completely remove it. Do you
> need some kind of special tool?
>
> Any help will be greatly appreciated. Please bear with me as this is
> the first time I attempt something like this and I will probably have a
> lot more questions.

See the service manual available at
http://www.honda.co.uk/car/owner/workshop.html

Eric