I haven't done a Vanagon alternator but I've replaced the bearings on a few
others.  If you're comfortable with basic mechanical work its pretty
simple.

You can get the bearings at any bearing store - there are identifying
numbers on the races that lead you to the right replacement.  I bet the
diode plate is more expensive from Bosch than a rebuilt piece!  :-)

On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 8:21 AM, roger sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com>wrote:

> I see alternator rebuild kits at Auto Zone, and I wonder how difficult this
> would be? Looking at the Vanagon alternator in the Bentley, I see that the
> front and rear bearings need to be pressed out, and then in. Will a deep
> socket and hammer work for this? The wayward alternator is in my Fox, but it
> has the same part number as the Vanagon--AL27XOR. The Vanagon 1.9 catalytic
> converter fit, too. A Foxagon I'd say, or maybe  a '93 Foxfalia. How about a
> late Westfoxia? The alternator is making its sound in the mornings, until it
> warms up In the Fox, the alternator is located right next to the timing belt
> tensioner bearing and I thought it was this bearing that was going south.
>
> Bus Depot shows a rear and front bearing sold sepreately. Also brushes. No
> diode plates and such, though.  Why do the bearings without doing the rest?
> winter is coming, and doing an alternator,rebuild, myself, sounds like
> interesting fun. Will it go bad again at 5 degrees F?
>
> Couldn't find this subject in the archives, but I bet several listees have
> done it before.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
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