--- On Wed, 10/14/09, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:

> I would never trust a common FLAPS-supplied alternator
> myself - though I
> realize that's probably all that was redily avaiable at the
> time.

Kragen, Autozone and Napa included. It is a common sight at their
counters that people waite in a line to return or exchange
rebuilt starters and alternators.

Go to a you pick wreck yard and look for used Bosch alternators
from another Vanagon, or other VW varieties (Jetta, Rabbit, and many
others). It's not unusual to find same Bosch alternators used in Vanagons
from those VWs. They are usually in excellent shape and far cheaper than
rebuilt ones from FLAPS. If you are close to Scott I am sure he has one
for you for a good price with warranty. He probably can ship for you
too.