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Mk3 1.6 TDCi i snapped 1 of the Aux. tension pulley bracket for the bolts advice please

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really getting fed up with me wifes focus mk3 at mo

right theres 3 bolts to hold Aux. tension pulley on 1 of the gudie bolt thats attached to engine has snapped would it be ok with just 2 bolts extra tight

or 2. alloy weld it back on ( probably expensive if i can find someone

pic below of the snapped off piece 

also the reason im changing alternator the clutch pulley came off as seized and the spring inside wrapped round my belt and chewed through it snapping the crankshaft sensor plug off as well so car cut out

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    If this is the part I'm thinking of, it's actually a separate bracket, rather than being part of the engine block.

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    yeah i have taken 3 bolts off 

    1 xht1

    2x ht2

    but theres 2 more, 1 secures oil dipstick other is next to dipstick and cannot get access without dismantling alot more of heatsheilding etc

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    so fricken tight this engine, had to strip loads off to get alternator off

    not like the mk1 focus or old escorts showing me age now

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    13 hours ago, fordlynx said:

    yeah i have taken 3 bolts off 

    1 xht1

    2x ht2

    but theres 2 more, 1 secures oil dipstick other is next to dipstick and cannot get access without dismantling alot more of heatsheilding etc

    Fair enough.  The triangle bolt pattern is used for strength & stability against the sprung tensioner though, I really don't think 2 bolts over-tightened or a bit of chemical metal is going to work here.  

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    is that what alloy weld is then just chemical metal, as i had a buckled alloy wheel and when repaired they said it was alloy welded for strength...?

    I dont know i was not there when it was repaired but it was quite a large buckle on the rim where it meets tyre

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    1 hour ago, fordlynx said:

    is that what alloy weld is then just chemical metal, as i had a buckled alloy wheel and when repaired they said it was alloy welded for strength...?

    I dont know i was not there when it was repaired but it was quite a large buckle on the rim where it meets tyre

    You can TIG weld aluminium, but I'm 99% sure you'd have to remove the bracket to do that.  Not enough space to do it in situ.  Not to mention the risks the delicate electronics around the engine.

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    i have removed it now  heat shield and dipstick in the way so all removed how much to tig weld do you think compared to salvage yard part?

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    Just now, fordlynx said:

    i have removed it now  heat shield and dipstick in the way so all removed how much to tig weld do you think compared to salvage yard part?

    Salvage part should cost about £20.  I reckon a welder would want £50+.  You're welcome to get a couple of quotes.

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    salvage want £25 so i go with that... cheers for all input

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    pic of snapped

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