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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.

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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