There is nothing special about the 65A alternator of the diesel Vanagon.
You can fit an alternator from many VW cars of the 80s and early 90s and
a lot of them will have the correct pulley already. I usually install
the 90 amp version though this requires a different tensioning brace and
a little wiring work. The newer 65A also may need this. I do this in
part so the vehicle will take a more common replacement from then on.

Mark

Poppie Jagersand wrote:
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> I agree with Dennis and others that it's time to start saving for a rebuilt. But I should have a working spare voltage regulator also. And that is a small thing that can be mailed to me quickly. Figuring out where to best buy (and how to ship at a reasonable rate -- I'm in Edmonton, north western Canada)
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> Another alternative is to look for a used alternator in low milage junk yard cars.
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> Do the alternators from any of the newer VW or other cars fit the Vanagon Diesel?
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> I understand that a lot of the 80's VW had a similar alternator housing to the Vanagon Diesel, but I may need to change the sprocket. However these are likely to have alternators as worn as mine.
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> Thanks,
> Martin (and Poppie '82 Westy 1.9TD)
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