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• Re: 100 amp alternator for Vanagon from Jetta?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 05:45:11 EST
  ...90A Vanagon alternator will bolt into an earlier model Vanagon like an 83.5 Water cooled? And if the later model alternator is put...
• Re: Alternator Question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:38:17 -0400
  The real problem with the Vanagon alternator is that it is feeding 50 amp wiring. Then next problem is the poor belt drive design...
• Re: alternator charge initiation
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:34:14 -0800
  I also installed a Bosch "factory rebuilt" alternator and the GW wiring upgrade. The blue alternator wire is a much larger gauge than the...
• Re: Alternator and O2 Dash lights on
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 06:40:59 -0700
  ...Alternator and O2 Dash lights on > At 09:11 AM 8/16/2001, Richard Bias wrote: > >My O2 AND Alternator Dash lights are coming...
• exciter wire?
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 08:12:31 -0700
  I've recently had another alternator installed--the second one this year--and a new battery. Last week I had a dead battery while...
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 17:21:08 -0400
  ...alternator case and clean bare metal on the van body to see how much maybe > due to the ground path for the alternator. > What...
• Re: Help:Little blue wire on alternator????89 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 13:04:39 EST
  ...COM writes: << this blue wire is cut/broken off at the alternator (12 o'clock position). >> Hermann, Get that blue wire reconnected to the...
• How to check if the Alternator is damaged or broken
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 15:55:46 -0500
  Just wondering if there is a simple way of knowing if the alternator is dying or needs replacement? This is regarding that blinking battery...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:22:50 -0700
  ...Alternator question > > Hi Volks, > > There are two issues I have noticed recently with my 87 Wolfsburg... > > firstly, the alternator belt has been shrieking like...
• Use Alternator Wanted
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:54:02 -0600
  Volks, While I have an interest in finding alternator parts - I need an alternator for a project. Don't want to invest in a...
• Re: Low Alternator Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 21:37:28 -0700
  ...This is said to cure the > >low-voltage output of the BOSCH alternator. > > > >I've noticed a few posts on the low voltage of...
• Re: Electrical upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:52:55 -0800
  ...That size is a bit balky and hard to terminate on the > alternator. My fix is to install#6 or #8 from the alternator...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 03:20:32 EDT
  ...As I have detailed before, I had my alternator rebuilt at one of the LA area alternator jobbers. We combined the front section from...
• sure industries battery isolator on Vanagon, diagnostic problems (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 11:25:54 -0800
  ...On the original alternator I replaced the voltage regulator with a brand provided at NAPA (it fits the hole locations on the alternator, and...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Sep 2009 - Special issue (#2009-747)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:44:02 -0700
  ...You notice how they don't show engine/alternator RPM in their charts? And they specifically state that the system forces the alternator operate...
• Re: water cooled alternators
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:38:52 -0700
  Are you saying you have an air cooled van and want to use an alternator off of a water cooled van? Danny C. Portland...
• Re: Alternator parts sources
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:02:22 -0800
  ...http://www.autoanything.com/Parts/PartsProduct.aspx?CategoryID=3793&kc=FFPMM&TemplatePageID=201&SiloName=alternators-starters-74-963-1984 I'm sure our vendors...
• Re: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 12:31:14 -0700
  ...In fact, with enough accessories and > lights, fans, etc, the alternator and especially the VW wiring will not > maintain voltage with the alternator at...
• Alternator Brush Box
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 04:20:50 -0400
  Adam ---- I assume you are talking about the brush+regulator assembly that fits in one end-housing of the Bosch alternator... right? Is your...
• Re: Alternator Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 23:31:41 -0400
  In my experience, Kim, bad bearings sound like bad bearings whether they're in the alternator, the waterpump, or whatever. However, maybe it is...
• Re: Big Alternators - take 2
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 19:28:33 -0500
  ...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: Alternator output
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:04:39 -0700
  ...Alternator output whoa there Tom! The bosch alternator in the vanagon never did put out 14.5 V. I bet if you look closely...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 14:07:05 -0700
  ...130Amp alternator upgrade? >Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 03:20:32 EDT > >For the past 4 or more years I have been using the...
• Re: [WetWesties] alternator output voltage?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 14:42:07 -0700
  ...Re: [WetWesties] alternator output voltage? I just measured my voltage at the alternator- I get 14.36 volts. it remains constant when i rev...
• Re: alternators
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 09 Jul 94 23:14:32 EDT
  the reason your alternator voltage drops so low with all those accessories on is that the wire from the alternator to the fuse box...
• Re: alternator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Oct 2018 02:12:52 +0000
  ...alternator I have a question about alternator repair. A noise, like a vibration, started suddenly while driving. On inspection I found that about 1...
• alt output vs rpm
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 21:28:39 -0600
  >> Please note that the alternator charges at very low rate >>when the engine is idling. It will only provide decent charging current >>at above...
• Alternator parts sources
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:16:13 -0600
  I have three alternators - 4 including the one on my daily driver (it works) and those three are dead. They turn freely, excess play...
• Re: stripped alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 12:47:53 -0700
  ...stripped alternator bolt Looks like I stripped the alternator bolt when I was adjusting the belt--no wonder the belt loosened up again-- The...
• Re: Charging system update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 10:46:35 -0400
  ...The light circuit allows a small current to go the field to get the alternator "started". Without this circuit, the alternator will not kick...
• '89-Troubleshooting Alternator/Electrical drain
  Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 08:42:26 -0700
  ...The alternator belt is intact, although it is smooth and cracked. I bought another alternator yesterday but before I get into it, are there...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:10:24 -0700
  Quit wasting time and get a new (Bosch rebuilt) alternator. This one is not worth messing with. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Jowell [mailto...
• Re: Electric Heaters / isolater
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 16:34:29 -0700
  ...I was told that a completely discharged batery can draw enormous amperage and fry an alternator. My EV has a 120 amp alternator and...
• Alternator Failures was 88 Vanagon alternator light problem
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 08:28:01 -0700
  ...About 80% or more of "bad alternators" are actually just the brushes being worn out. I was assured of this many years ago by...
• Vanagon Alternator
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 18:08:23 EST
  I just wanted to let the List know that I have a source of alternators for Vanagons that are used but good. I am...
• Alternator mount ??
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 21:21:03 -0400
  On an '84 with 1.9L engine, is the alternator mounting bracket held to the engine with studs or bolts? I found my alternator...
• Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 12:38:54 -0700
  Hello listees, Does anyone know where i can get rebuild kit for an alternator? TIA Leon 85 Subwagen Westy
• Alternator testing
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 14:28:18 -0600
  Hi everyone, What is a good way to check if the alternator needs replacing? Thanks Alfred 85 Westy
• Alternator Question.
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:31:48 -0400
  How many amps on an alternator for an 85 Vanagon with ac? Thanks, Tony -- 82 Scirocco 85 Vanagon
• Re: Alternator Question.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:30:15 -0700
  It's been my experience that you never get the rated amperage from an alternator with a standard built-in regulator. I think the...
• Re: Battery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:37:05 -0500
  Typically an alternator will work or not. Yes it is possible for it to fail producing poor output. You need to measure at the...
• Re: How Many Max Amps Does Vanagon Alternator Put Out??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 20 May 2002 16:46:50 -0700
  A rating (amps at "x" rpm) should be part of the part code etc label on the alternator. May I suggest a voltmeter rather...
• spare waterpump or alternator
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 11:34:52 -0800
  ...The stress on that single belt mechanism runs the waterpump, radiator fan and alternator because the alternator must drive the electric fan. If the...
• Re: bottom alternator bolt on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:25:05 -0400
  ...bottom alternator bolt on 91 Westy Hi all, I need to replace the alternator on my 91 Westy (manual). Can one of you folks...
• Re: alternator lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:13:22 -0800
  ...alternator lifespan > In light of Loren's experience, what is the approximate life span of a > late model > alternator, it's brushes and regulator...
• Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:22:52 -0800
  ...Those two wires on the > back of > the alternator are: > 1. From starter to the alternator (the big fat wire > connects from there to...
• Re: alternator question
  Historical mailing list - syncro.carboncow
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:11:42 -0500
  ...alternator question > > Is the black box a noise suppressor? > Can't see anything on P97.204 of > Bentley..... > > Neil. > > > > On Nov 28, 2007 4...
• corroded connections
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 13:30:54 EDT
  I recently read with great interest adding a ground wire between the alternator and body and the writer said use a #2 wire and...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 21:09:01 -0700
  TBerk, well I have to agree and disagree with you on one point! (hows that for a Canadian response!) I agree that the alternator...
• Re: Alternator Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 2 Jun 2020 14:51:07 -0700
  ...Alternator Vibration > > Bruce, I can attest to what can happen, if/when the alternator vibrates > and loosens or breaks the studs & bracket holding it...
• Re: alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 09:29:48 -0800 (PST)
  David E Most writes: > > The bolt that I would use to tighten the alternator belt seems to be > frozen. I don't want to...
• Re: Which tachometer? 400-1300Hz or 800-2400Hz
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 1 May 2011 10:49:46 -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: Diesel Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:01:47 +0200
  ...If motor has 1000 rpms the water pump has 1400 and alternator 2649 rpms. The one between alternator and water pump is the nearest...
• Re: Charging system...
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 15:29:10 -0500
  The regulator is mounted on the back of the alternator. Output can be measured on the post terminal that the red wire goes on...
• Alternator wiring help.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 15:20:55 -0400
  Would someone check that I have wired my alternator correctly. My brand new battery goes dead about every 4 days so I figure that...
• Re: Big Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 22:06:57 -0400
  Unless you are regularly burning the alternators out, a larger unit by itself will not solve your problems. The one area that does need...
• Alternator Light...
  Historical mailing list - DaBomb
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 00:10:04 -0700
  ...At higher rpms, say 3,800 to 4,000, my alternator light comes on. I usually drive around 3,500 so the light will...
• Re: Why do JC Whitney Battery isolators have this VW caveat?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:41:57 -0800
  MANY premium brand manufacturers use the same basic alternator with integrated regulator as the Vanagon. Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Audi, Saab, etc..... Hard to accept...
• Re: Starting Problems....looking like alternator
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 01:59:49 -0600
  Actually, if the voltage checks low, you can usually get a few more years/ months out of the alternator by simply putting in a...
• Re: Wbx 90 Amp alternator fit Jetta ABA engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 17:21:43 -0800
  ...My last $135 Bosch rebuilt Vanagon alternator was bad out of the box, but I bought it locally where the shop owner knows I...