How does one identify these 120A alternators?

David Marshall wrote:

> Michael,
> As long as the Alternator is from an A1 or A2 series VW and uses a V-belt
> it will work on the Vanagon - just swap the pullies.
>
> At 05:17 PM 21/06/2000 -0400, Michael J. Sullivan wrote:
> >Dear List,
> >
> >Anyone know whether or not the "newer" VW 120A alternators (e.g. from 1997
> >Jetta) will fit without a problem on a wasserboxer? There are plently of
> >them in the junkyards.
> >
> >Cheers,
> >
> >
> >Michael J. Sullivan
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