new generator

camando Commited Dubber

52 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 29 Aug 2006, 10:11 pm

#528021

My generator is shot - only about 1.5v at 2000rpm

I've called around for a replacement (usual VW shops)- quotes from 150 to 200 for 2nd hand.
Then I call Baxters in Knoxfield Vic and they quote me $110 for a new gen and $50 for a new reg.

Has anyone bought from these guys?
They seem reputable because they supply to the truck industry.

BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Aug 2006, 10:53 am

#528165

Who are they?
are the quoting for a correct vw part?

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Aug 2006, 2:54 pm

#528220

yes, the pricing seems a bit cheap.... for the generator...
regulator seems a bit pricey

You should be able to pick up a used Generator easily enough....

there must be heaps of them about....

I find most companies not dealing with VW parts, usually,
don't even list parts for Beetles etc any more...

cars over 20 years old usually stop being listed...
no crossover charts etc... part number lists..

Unless this company imports these VW parts and sell them wholesale....

Lee

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type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 30 Aug 2006, 4:11 pm

#528252

Is a type 3 generator any use?
If so I have a couple and a new v reg

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greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 30 Aug 2006, 4:24 pm

#528256

are you testing at the battery or the genny could be the reg thats busted
also you can replace the brushes yourself at home it is the usual colpret

[ Edited on 30-8-2006 by greedy53 ]

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Aug 2006, 5:11 pm

#528272

You should be able to see the brushes in the generator

see if You can push them down with paddle pop sticks
to see if the reading gets better...

brushes are mostly the cause of generator failure...
see if You can get a quote for brushes
or an overhaul..

or replace the brushes yourself

Or check out the $110 generator

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camando Commited Dubber

52 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 30 Aug 2006, 9:18 pm

#528357

Thanks guys,
I've tried all of that, (should be in "help" forum now)
Earthed DF to case, checked D+ to ground.
Paddle pop sticks? I just used fingers...still got them too..
but a good idea, next time.
Bushes are good (heaps left)
Did a continuity test across comutator contacts and got a connection to every one...I think the core has fused.
Sound right?

Looks like I'll get the new one.
http://www.baxters.com.au/HTML/Images/Bosch%20Alternators.pdf

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 30 Aug 2006, 9:22 pm

#528360

yep time to part with the cash i would try the new genny first before i buy the reg pitty your in vic i have a genny you could have

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2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 2 Sep 2006, 11:42 pm

#529586

only around $13 to post guys

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