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• alternator question...are wbx and air-cooled interchangeable
  Historical mailing list - Mike Mycology
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 20:57:54 EST
  hey all...i have a dead alternator on my hands, and this afternoon i saw one on ebay, but the guy says it's...
• Re: alternator alternate
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 20:58:43 -0600
  You can just go to a local rebuilder and buy a 90 amp alternator. I'd shy away from people selling bulk rebuilt like...
• Re: Alternator Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:22:15 -0500
  If you have an alternator that is showing a light or nor performing properly - of course first check it out. Next step short of...
• Re: exciter circut, alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 22:02:32 -0700
  ...exciter circut, alternator? > At 02:43 10/16/2000, Jeff and Deb wrote: > >has not gone away. Which fuse goes to this circut that...
• Re: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 10:27:46 -0400
  ...In fact, with enough accessories and lights, fans, etc, the alternator and especially the VW wiring will not maintain voltage with the alternator at...
• Re: Alternative alternators?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 08:00:09 -0700 (PDT)
  Try a 90 amp alternator from a late model Golf/Jetta alistair
• Re: Need part number or dims fot alternator belt no ac on ahu motor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:38:43 -0400
  Do consider upgrading the wiring from the alternator. 120 amp alternator won't help any if the wiring can't pass it. 4 gauge...
• Re: Toasted Alternator
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:41:32 -0500
  Can't it be re-brushed? I've done this to several alternators several years ago, and they're still charging... AB Michael Townsend...
• Re: Alternator Question.
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:27:59 -0700
  ...As long as they are the same, then a higher powered, higher amperage alternator is just fine. Changing the pulleys out to match the...
• Fwd: Greek Single Cab + alternator help...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 08:18:15 -0700
  ...I'm still stranded with a box of alternators and no charging... :-( It's an '88 Westy, with 1.6TD transplant, otherwise stock, using...
• Re: Anyone rebuilt an alternator?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:52:42 -0800
  Although I see the "sport" in rebuilding an alternator (Hey. I'm painting my steel wheels with a brush) :) ........ I have read that pulleys...
• Re: Battery and OXS light?
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:43:19 -0500
  After having the battery and alternator tested at Knechts in Coos Bay, Rick at the slittle shop and car wash behind changed the alternator...
• Re: alternator--voltage vs amps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:37:23 -0500
  At 12:01 AM 11/13/2008, neil N wrote: >Does a 70 amp alternator put out 70 amps at idle? Every alternator has...
• Re: unhappy alternator bearing
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 08:04:31 -0700
  On 07/01/2013 02:19 AM, Todd Last wrote: > Thanks, it turns out that tightening the alternator belt cured the > sequels:-) ! Just think...
• 90 Amp Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 16:01:04 -1000
  How can you tell the difference between an 60 and 90 amp Bosch alternator? I have an alternator that I got out of my...
• Re: '84 1.9, lower bolt on alternator mount
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 17:41:40 -0400
  The alternator bracket is held to the case, not the head. From the factory it was 2 studs and then nuts to hold the...
• Re: Fully-charged battery for alternator install?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 12:37:27 -0700
  ...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: Seeing Red
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 13:41:51 -0700
  Voltage on blue wire disconnected from alternator with key on = 3.5 volts. Voltage at alternator engine idling - blue wire off or on - 11...
• Re: proper voltages
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:12:29 -0700
  ...While idling at 1000 the alternator should put out no less than 13.5V. That is the lowest acceptable at the alternator and min...
• Sheared alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 10:26:35 -0500
  ...Now, when I was first removing the alternator the bolt that keeps tension on the belt sheared. YIKES! Now I have a good alternator...
• Re: 100 amp alternator for vanagon from Jetta?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 08:03:30 -0800
  > I read on the internet somewhere that it is possible to install a 100 amp > Jetta alternator into a vanagon which originally has a...
• Re: alternator / battery light on question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:56:23 -0700
  --- On Wed, 10/14/09, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > I would never trust a common FLAPS-supplied alternator > myself - though I...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:17:50 +0000
  Could it be brushes in alternator are worn out?  Might partially explain squealing and not making enough voltage. Rich San Diego From: Stuart MacMillan...
• Re: Low voltage
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:54:37 -0700
  ...If the charging path from the alternator to the battery should be disrupted the ECU may see unregulated alternator output and be damaged. This...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:02:16 -0500
  ...When the > engine comes up to a certain RPM the ligth goes of that wire is what arms > the field in the alternator and...
• Re: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:07:29 -0500
  This could still be a bad alternator bearing or it could be a belt not tightening enough. When tight and the Vanagon off, can...
• Re: 1990 Syncro GTI w/ Dead Battery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 17:22:23 -0400
  ...You can pull the regulator from the alternator -- brushes may be worn down or regulator may have failed. If that's not it, alternator...
• Re: battery not charging
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 12:55:22 -0600
  If I remember my electricity from long, long ago, it takes some jusice to charge the field to get the the alternator to output...
• stripped alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - jeff
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 12:27:31 -0700
  Looks like I stripped the alternator bolt when I was adjusting the belt--no wonder the belt loosened up again-- The alternator has only...
• Alternator belt size
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Fri, 9 May 2003 10:35:04 -0600
  Anybody know off-hand the correct alternator belt size for a 91 GL?
• Re: alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 11:59:06 -0500
  ...Currently I am >running my Vanagon 90A alternator on my Audi 80 engine. This means that >any inline four alternator will work on your...
• Re: alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:48:30 -0500
  ...alternator question Hello all, I had to remove the alternator to replace a broken alternator bracket in my 1991 Vanagon GL. In the process...
• Alternator Deal"what is busdepot's record on this"
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 09:38:45 -0700
  When my alternator went out there was no real choice. I was stupid, ignored the warning signs of a bad bearing and thought I...
• Re: Alternator bracket (S), what a flaw!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 12:30:21 EDT
  The alternator bracket is poorly designed and executed in the Vanagon. I fabricated braces which attach to the bottom bolt on the alternator and...
• Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:57:19 -0700
  One question I have is how high can the regulator be fooled into driving the output voltage of the alternator at the alternator? If...
• bottom alternator bolt on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 14:49:57 -0700
  Hi all, I need to replace the alternator on my 91 Westy (manual). Can one of you folks tell me what the trick is...
• Alternator idiot light reprise/update
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:14:58 EDT
  ...As it turns out, the only idiot was the one between the steering wheel and the seat. :) The idiot light was correct, the alternator...
• question about alternator wires
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:47:06 -0500
  listies There are two wires that come from the alternator plug other then the larger ones for starter. One goes to the dash for...
• Re: Big Alternators - take 2
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 12:45:41 +0200
  ...The > > dual alternator set-ups that I have are from Syncro T3s that were > > used by > > the German Army for radio communications. The alternators...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:36:44 -0400
  ...Checking output of alternator. > > Bad alternator or slipping belt. Check that before you replace it. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dennis Jowell [mailto:dennisjowell@gmail...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 23:40:38 -0400
  I didn't say anything about alternator failure from idling to charge a battery. The Subaru alternators do protect themselves from reducing output as...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:01:30 -0700
  I have replaced just the regulator/brush pack many times with satisfactory results for years on various vehicles with Bosch alternators. The same basic...
• '82 Diesel vanagon. Longer replacement alternator pulley spindle
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:01:06 -0700
  ...I just bought a replacement alternator, but the alternator pulley spindle is about 1/4" longer than the existing one (2 1/4" vs...
• Alternator warning light problem - THANK YOU !!!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 02:18:43 +0100
  Thank you to everyone who posted advice in reply to my query about my Vanagon's alternator warning light. I've decided to take...
• Re: Battery, OXS lights stay on after start
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 07:38:05 -0700
  ...The vanagon alternator is self exciting. In other words, some residual magnetism remains in the field after the last time the engine was run...
• Re: alternator help - PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 20:49:14 -0500
  Tonya, Take the alternator to a place that specializes in fastners. They'll have a "pitch guage" and will be able to tell what...
• Charging system...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 14:04:30 -0600
  ...Where is alternator output voltage measured? Where is the voltage regulator? I always thought it was part of the alternator. Does this sound like...
• AW Electric Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:25:03 -0800
  ...A VW dealership replaced it but could not reattach one wire, said that when attached to the alternator the alternator 'reved out of control...
• Re: alternator question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:44:48 -0800
  ...On Nov 28, 2007 4:50 PM, Jim Johnston <inmytree1@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > I had to remove the alternator to replace a...
• Re: alternator--voltage vs amps
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:34:11 -0800
  The alternator that was on my ('81) air cooled engine was a lower output hence why I was concerned. But now I understand. The...
• Alternator Wire
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 18:31:11 -0700
  Volks, I am in the process of replacing the Alternator in my 86 GL Westfalia. Their is a 3 prong connector pointing upwards, held...
• Update on Alternator Light Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:34:00 -0800
  Hi All, I dropped off the alternator this morning at the shop that had diagnosed it a few months ago. The last time, the...
• Re: Alternator light problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 09:46:39 -0700
  Check the belt, but that's typically one way the alternator fails--cutting out at high rpm. Happened to me. Stuart MacMillan '84 Westy...
• alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - jeff
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 15:14:17 -0700
  Hi, When I move the alternator back and forth the hole for the upper bolt only lines up with the slot in the alternator...
• Re: alternators
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Jul 94 18:59:29 CDT
  ...the charts showed some rather startling differences in alternator types, though, as relates to current output vs engine rpm. a Bosch K1 alternator, for...
• Re: Alternator Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:59:04 -0400
  I once took a questionable Bosch alternator from a SAAB 900 to 4 different FLAPS in the Chicago area for bench tests. Two places...
• Re: persistent stalling-- Squamish BC
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 08:14:54 -0400
  Doug; The lights coming on at low RPMs indicates a problem with the alternator. Possible causes; worn brushes, regulator, alternator itself. Also check the...
• Re: Battery and OXS light?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 09:03:32 -0800
  ...If they stay on at driving speed, most likely your alternator or voltage regulator (cheaper item inside the alternator) is not working. On most...
• Re: Alternator Failure 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 2 Sep 2013 12:42:51 -0700
  the first thing to do is remove the alternator belt and spin the alternator by hand. You may find the bearings are rough .. you...
• Re: Aux battery & isolator
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:35:16 -0800
  The tinkering of the alternator that i mention involves disconnecting (bending away) a copper brush from the regulator part and connecting this, via a...