Hi Pat,
    You problem could be just the brushes on the voltage regulator. The bus
depot has them for a couple of bucks. Requires pulling the voltage regulator
out (2 screws) and soldering in the new brushes. Good way to fix up your old
alternator if the bearings are good.

Darrell Boehler

----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick Hatcher <phatcher@RRINC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, December 20, 1999 7:58 AM
Subject: OXS and Battery Light? Van Dies. (Fixed)

> Hi all.
>
> Thanks for all the very helpful places to look and things to check before
> replacing the alternator.
>
> It ends up that the alternator wasn't putting out anything and did need
> replacement.  I was kinda rushed (holiday travel), so I opted to put
> another alternator in.  It was used and only cost me $40.  Between the
> price and the guarantee that if this one fizzes out in the next few weeks
> they'll replace if for free, I believe this was the best choice.
>
> I believe it all comes down to a theorem:  The more the van breaks down,
> the more I learn about working on the van.  So, the next time the van
> breaks down, I'll know whether to frown a little or start screaming.  ;-)
>
> Have a safe and merry Christmas,
>
> -Patrick
>  '85 Westy GL "Vicki"
>
>
>
>
> J. Patrick Hatcher
> Technical Writer/Systems Trainer
> Recognition Research, Inc. (RRI)
> 1750 Kraft Drive, Suite 2000
> Blacksburg, VA 24060
> 540.961.6500
> 540.961.3568/fax
> http://www.rrinc.com
> phatcher@rrinc.com
>