No problem!  A Golf / Jetta / Passat / Audi alternator will fit, just swap
the pulleys.  I do this all the time with my I4 engine conversions.
Currently I have a 120A Passat Alternator in my Syncro - I4 engine mind you
- but the same size as a 90A Vanagon alt.  The Diesels are a little
tighter, but I'm sure a 90A will fit.

At 09:42 PM 01/11/1999 EST, KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote:
>I had a customer call me today about putting a 90 amp alternator on his 83
>diesel Vanagon.  I don't see a problem with doing this (stock alternator is
>65 amps) and I am going to take a look at several 90 amp alternators that I
>have on hand to see if I can come up with one that will fit properly and
>work.
>Has anyone else out there tried this upgrade?  Any suggestions would be
>welcomed.
>
>Thanks,
>Ken Wilford
>http://www.vanagain.com
>John 3:16
>Office (856)-765-1583
>Shop (856)-327-0027
>Fax   (856)-327-2242
>
>

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