I've been taking my alternators and starters to local rebuild specialists in town.  They have done a good job so far, and the one that had a problem was warrantied with no issues.

I try to avoid the AutoZone/Pep Boys for these items.

Cheers,
Jason Ellis

> On Feb 2, 2016, at 6:39 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> When it comes to rebuilds the Bosch name is becoming just that. Especially with starters for the Vanagon. Lately I have been having good luck with starters and alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Neil N
> Sent: Monday, February 01, 2016 9:14 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Wbx 90 Amp alternator fit Jetta ABA engine?
> 
> Hi all.
> 
> I know pretty much anything can be made to fit but from what I'm seeing, the Bosch rebuilt alternator may be a better quality than others. A wbx Bosch reman alt. is much less money than a Jetta Bosch.
> 
> I'm on a road trip but have basic tools and am sure I can swap pulleys from one alternator to the other.
> Am driving an 81 westy with Jetta ABA engine.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Neil.
> 
> 
> 
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