

| Subject: | Re: alternator lifespan |
| From: | Max Wellhouse |
| Date: | Sun, 8 Feb 2009 13:49:58 -0600 |
$52 at Bus Depot. haven't shopped much past that yet. DM&FS At 06:21 AM 2/8/2009, Roger VanTill wrote: >Where is a good place to pick up a spare brush package/regulator unit? >Would a FLAPS have this? > > >On 2/7/09, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > > 'semi indefinitely in my experience. > > though, quality of rebuilt units varies. > > I always and only use Bosch rebuilt alternators, > > and I also carry a spare good used one on long trips. > > as well as a spare 'brush package/voltage regulator' unit too. > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "azsun99" <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 10:47 AM > > Subject: alternator lifespan > > > > > > > > > In light of Loren's experience, what is the approximate life span of a > > > late model > > > alternator, it's brushes and regulator, assuming the belt is properly > > > tensioned and > > > the van doesn't see a lot of time on dusty roads or in other adverse > > > conditions? > > > > > > Jerry > > > > > > > >-- >Roger >'89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" >'90 Audi 90
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