The stock WBX alternators are 90 amp, as are most of the gas inline VW
engine alts after about 1984. Once A/C became almost standard so did the
bigger alts. I would use the 90 amp on an inline engine, just to make it
the most common for servicing.

Mark

Don Hanson wrote:
>    It's my understanding that most VW Van alternators are like 65amps?  I'm
> guessing that is what I have... a Bosch rebuild..That is what is on my
> inline 4 Golf motor in my 84 van.  ...........
>
>    What say you electrical guys?  Go with the bigger output alternator?  I
> have power "nothing"
>   in my van if that makes a difference..
>
>    Don Hanson
>