Tool for Alternator clutch pulley

[sabikeuk]

Hello,

I am just wondering if someone could advise which is right tool for removing of pulley from alternator:

Either

T50 torx: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alternator-Pulley-Removal-Tool-Star-Torx-T50-x-1-2-D-/160502258004?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item255eae1954

or
M10 spline:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Laser-3307-Alternator-Tool-M10-Spline-1-2-Drive-/290531211330?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item43a5027842

Alternator is VALEO, car AUDI A4 1.9TDI AWX engine 2002 B6

[vwcabriolet1971]

The only real way to find out which is fitted is to check. If you remove the plastic end cap with small screwdriver and then use a small mirror( Wife's ) with a torch you should be able to see whether the shaft socket has a 6 point recess ( (Torx ) or the 12 point recess ( 3 square or spline ) .

[sabikeuk]

The only real way to find out which is fitted is to check. If you remove the plastic end cap with small screwdriver and then use a small mirror( Wife's ) with a torch you should be able to see whether the shaft socket has a 6 point recess ( (Torx ) or the 12 point recess ( 3 square or spline ) .

It was an excellent idea :beerchug:. I need T50 torx, thank you for your help.