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• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 23:36:34 -0500
  ...Nothing inside the alternator. Good Morning, Fred E-mail message Subject: Re: Alternator Deal. My local NAPA guy told me that he was informed...
• High Output Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:12:34 -0400
  ...The price of this alternator is not unreasonable if it performs as expected. I wonder if it is new are an upgraded rebuild. The...
• Better alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 23:50:46 -0800
  ...In my 82 Westy I wanted what we all seem to want, more output from the alternator. My quick fix was to attempt the...
• Re: alternator--voltage vs amps
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:18:20 -0800
  > if the current output is dependent on the RPM of the alternator. i.e. > Does a 70 amp alternator put out 70 amps at...
• Re: 120A or 150A Alternator Source?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:39:24 -0500
  Winhes can pull a ot of current and no alternator will support that for any lenght of time. You really want to put the...
• Re: Diesel alternator
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 17:45:51 -0500
  The wasserboxer and Golf/Jetta's share the same alternator, except the pulley. See: http://volksweb.relitech.com/90alt.htm The diesel alternator has...
• Alternator works.....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 11:24:38 -0500
  So i took my alternator to get tested and it passed. This has me wondering about the alternator light being on. However, i think...
• alternator
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:40:29 +0000
  I have a question about alternator repair. A noise, like a vibration, started suddenly while driving. On inspection I found that about 1/3...
• Re: alternator output question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:44:34 -0800
  what is the voltage at the alternator main post ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday...
• WTB Cradle bracket for '86 Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
  Sat, 26 Dec 1998 17:57:38 -1000
  I need an Alternator cradle bracket for my '86 syncro, This is not the tension adjuster, it is what the alternator actually bolts to...
• Checking Alternator was: Alternator advise
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 08:27:50 EST
  ...All you have to do is check the pulleys on the alternators there and almost every single one is bad. In my experience Bosch...
• Re: taking the alternator out
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Tue, 20 May 97 17:22:00 PDT
  Tonya, I just replaced my alternator this summer, it is a very easy procedure. There are only two bolts holding it on. It's...
• Re: Starter Power Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 11:14:47 -0700
  ...Then a red wire connects from the same starter stud back to the alternator stud. So when the engine isn't running power comes...
• Re: Update on the alternator story
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 May 2011 12:13:18 -0700
  There is nothing special about the 65A alternator of the diesel Vanagon. You can fit an alternator from many VW cars of the 80s...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 01:10:35 -0500
  My local NAPA guy told me that he was informed that the 104.00 "Standard" NAPA alternators are only cleaned and repaired, not rebuilt...
• Re: Iraggi alternators
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:32:53 -0400
  ...stuff we all have, and your alternator is trying to charge two batteries on top of all that. Maybe I have a problem with...
• Re: Alternator Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:21:09 -0500
  I quickly realized > that the pulley�s were different between the alternator in the van and the > rebuilt one in the box, so no...
• A/C for diesel
  Historical mailing list - Grace Audio Engineering
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:06:53 -0800
  ...It looks like the alternator is mounted up high next to the injection pump and the water pump and compressor sit below the alternator...
• Re: Alternator Belt
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:32:39 -0400
  ...Alternator Belt > Loosen alternator , change the belt, tighten the alternator. > > Sometimes the Bentley is just good bathroom reading material. > Nothing more. > > BUT, just for...
• Re: Alternator replacement for 1.9 TDIe in my 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 25 Sep 2013 16:02:45 -0700
  what all does your 'setup' entail ? Do you have like 3 aux batts or something ? TDI alternators come in 90 and 120 amp flavors...
• Anyone got a dead golf/jetta/passat alternator they can spare a p art from?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 16:53:05 -0400
  I'm thinking someone might have a dead mid-90's jetta/golf/passat alternator lying around... I'm trying to obtain one of...
• Re: URGENT!! Broken alternator pulley SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 May 2012 20:14:45 -0400
  ...The pulley on our alternator Volks, they've got the situation under control, got a spare alternator and transportation to get it to them...
• 100 amp alternator for vanagon from Jetta?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 00:37:03 -0600
  I read on the internet somewhere that it is possible to install a 100 amp Jetta alternator into a vanagon which originally has a...
• Alternator for a '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Barb and Scott Stothers
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:39:50 -0500
  My 90 amp alternator has turned out to be non-rebuildable. Looking thru the options I see a 120 amp alternator but it is...
• FS: 2.1L AFM, ISV, Alternator, A/C Compressor, also 2.0L aircooled hyd. heads
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 14:48:22 EDT
  ...2.1L air flow meter (AFM) 2.1L Idle stabilization valve (ISV) a/c compressor (fits 84-91 vanagons) alternator (fits 84-91 vanagons...
• Re: Alternator blue wire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 15:30:00 -0700
  check charging voltage at alternator and battery. if it's 'battery voltage' like say 12.3 volts.. the alternator is not charging. assuming it...
• Re: Alternator Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:24:51 -0700
  ...the voltage regulator on the back of BOSCH alternators is replaceable at only a fraction of the cost of an alternator. 2 screws, usually...
• Why not mount two Alternators??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 21:13:09 -0700
  In ETKA there are several configurations (Ambulance etc) that should two alternators attached to the engines. Wouldn't this be the "easy" way to...
• Re: Which tachometer? 400-1300Hz or 800-2400Hz
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 1 May 2011 10:46:41 -0700
  ...Since gas engine Vanagons don't need the W signal only some replacement alternators have it installed in the alternator. This so fewer alternators...
• Re: The alternator issue
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:59:00 -0700
  ...Speaking alternator. The original Bosch 33 x alternator has 2 capacitors. Most alternators I've seen on Jettas do have one capacitor. Example Bosch...
• Re: alternator output question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:32:32 -0800
  To get a true sense of what the alternator is putting out you have to measure the voltage right at the alternator. There could...
• Re: Alternator output
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:54:09 -0700
  so, that would not adjust alternator output, David? :p alistair On 18-Jul-10, at 4:31 PM, David Beierl wrote: At 05:04...
• Re: Blue Wire on alternator - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 17:15:00 -0500
  ...Blue Wire on alternator - replacement > Hi, > > > > I want to change the blue wire on my alternator b/c it is not long enough > and...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:24:26 -0400
  ...The alternator brushes are worn. 4. The alternator is worn out. - Installing an alternator that provides more *current* will not harm anything in your...
• Re: alternator--voltage vs amps
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:09:42 -0800
  I don't think an alternator can crank out rated amperage at engine's idle speed. But it can be still a very significant...
• Re: GoWesty Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 12:21:35 -0800
  hi, re "Yes, the bolt goes thru both ears on the alternator, but on the original bracket there were also front and rear ears...
• Re: unhappy alternator bearing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Jun 2013 22:06:58 -0700
  I've successfully replaced the bearings on my alternator (going on 15 years, still working). I noted the bearing numbers but dont have them...
• Alternator light glows dimly at idle
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 09:08:31 -0700
  Tabe, If you have the cash I would go with a rebuilt alternator. Your bearings in the alternator are just as used as the...
• Re: Alternator works.....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 14:13:24 -0600
  ...I once took a Bosch alternator from a SAAB 900 to four different FLAPS for testing. Two said "bad", two said "good". Larry A...
• Re: Troubling warning lights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 18 Aug 2018 11:46:44 -0700
  you may try to remove this voltage regulator at the back of the alternator and check it ... if it's worn then you may...
• Re: alternator kicking in after first rev up.
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 15:09:10 -0500
  ...I start it and the alternator light remains on at idle. I hit the accelerator once and the light goes out. >I have had...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:56:51 -0400
  With proper wiring the stock alternator does quite well charging larger battery banks, and does it quite well. You do have to consider that...
• Re: Alternator Question.
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:35:51 -0400
  ...Alternator Question. > > > > The reason I was asking is that I already have a 90 Amp alternator from a >> scirocco parts car. I was looking...
• Re: how to change alternator belt?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:40:21 -0800
  ...btw, when the alternator belt is off, spin the alternator by hand, to check the bearings for roughness or excessive play. Should be smooth...
• Re: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 13:38:09 -0700
  If you have the right alternator, a direct replacement for the original Bosch unit, there ARE two screws holding the regulator/brush pack in...
• Fully-charged battery for alternator install?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 6 May 2010 12:29:44 -0600
  ...Fully-charged battery for alternator install? > > Installing alternator tonight. Any thoughts on this, or is it a = > non-issue? > Thanks, > Todd > > > > From: Todd Brown...
• Re: Alternator and O2 Dash lights on
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 09:19:22 -0400
  At 09:11 AM 8/16/2001, Richard Bias wrote: >My O2 AND Alternator Dash lights are coming on and dimming simultaneously >depending on...
• Re: Alternator upgrade note
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:30:09 -0500
  Actually, the limiting factor of an alternators output is it's internal impedance. Thus, At a full load, it is only ~ 50 percent efficient...
• screeeeeech
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 22:03:48 -0500
  I've seen that screech and it can be fatal! It happened on a friends '84 and it was the alternator. The regulator quit...
• using an alternator to charge a house battery
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 11:41:18 -0400
  I'm looking at putting a new house battery system in my adventurewagen and would like to use the the alternator to charge one...
• Re: Alternator hum or whine
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:25:00 -0400
  Joe, This reminds me of an alternator whine I put up with for a couple of weeks. Turned out to be a vacuum whistle...
• Needed Alternator Mounting Bracket -87
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 10:45:24 -0800
  Anyone parting out an 87 or know where can I get an alternator mounting bracket? The bolt hole on the bottom bracket that the...
• Re: 1.9l alternator bracket query
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:42:39 -0500
  http://www.benplace.com/alternator_fix.htm Ben
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 15:04:02 +0000
  Thanks guys.  Something I forgot to add, and you have touched on is HP consumed by the alternator.I was just curious. Interesting point...
• Re: Aux battery & isolator
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:28:58 PST
  Matthew, Battery isolators (solid state and relay) require a connection to the alternator to supply the charging current to the battery when the vehicle...
• Re: Alternator Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:50:29 -0500
  When alternator lights start showing in any stage of light-up - after checking all leads, connections, VOM meter readings, etc, BEFORE putting in another...
• Re: alternator pulley removal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 11:54:14 -0500
  ...I'm afraid of bending > the fan part of the alternator while trying to stop the shaft from > rotating. Anyone done this? Thanks. > Rick...
• Re: One or two? Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 05:38:56 -0500
  ...The alternator with two is probably newer. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ------------------------------------------- Hi guys, I have an alternator here and on the back...
• Fw: Capacitors on Alternator
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 19:32:31 -0500
  > There are two capacitors on the outside of my 90 amp alternator. One is > connected to the D+ terminal and grounds to the alternator...
• squeaking from alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ellingson
  Mon, 1 May 2000 20:11:59 -0900
  My 87 Westy has recently developed a squeaky noise that seems to be coming from the alternator. It tends to make the noises only...