Are the aftermarket Alternators you can buy from CVD etc internally regulated?
Thanks
clinker42 Officially Full-On Dubber
381 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·
Alternator
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yes - I believe they are a copy of the Motorola style rather than the Bosch style
But a rebuilt German one is a better option
But a rebuilt German one is a better option
Futue te ipsum!!!
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
dont waste yr money with a crappy chinese copy
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
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http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
Uber Kafer Wolfsburg Wizard
414 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
I got one, aware of the gamble, 12 month warranty. Actually opened it up before I fitted it and made sure nothing silly was wrong with it. Possibly the weakest thing I saw was the no-name bearings in it. I'm a big believer that only the Germans or Japs know how to make bearings.
Its been ok, its had a floggin for about 18 months now.
But otherwise 'you pays your money and you takes your chances..'
Horses for courses and all that.
Its been ok, its had a floggin for about 18 months now.
But otherwise 'you pays your money and you takes your chances..'
Horses for courses and all that.
clinker42 Officially Full-On Dubber
381 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·
You guys
Buy an alternator or starter from any distributor in Aus now and 80% of the stuff is Chinese. All the cars in most towns now that get serviced outside of a factory dealer are fitted with Chinese stuff. You have to shop around to get Bosch or AC Delco or Lucas now.
Buy an alternator or starter from any distributor in Aus now and 80% of the stuff is Chinese. All the cars in most towns now that get serviced outside of a factory dealer are fitted with Chinese stuff. You have to shop around to get Bosch or AC Delco or Lucas now.
Uber Kafer Wolfsburg Wizard
414 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
like I said.... Horses for courses... $400 for Bosch..or $150 for a chinese version. Many people are only on a $150 budget.
As for Lucas..... anyone who has tried to maintain a pommie vehicle will relate to the saying that Lucas is the 'Prince of Darkness'. Absolute rubbish stuff. I have 1993 V8 Landrover Discovery with a lucas alternator, it had 3 new alternators in 5 years until I converted it to a Bosch alternator that fits a mid 90's Ford Falcon. No problems since.
I'm hanging onto all my original VW / Bosch stuff though, as its worth repairing, and you will get another 20 years out of it.
As for Lucas..... anyone who has tried to maintain a pommie vehicle will relate to the saying that Lucas is the 'Prince of Darkness'. Absolute rubbish stuff. I have 1993 V8 Landrover Discovery with a lucas alternator, it had 3 new alternators in 5 years until I converted it to a Bosch alternator that fits a mid 90's Ford Falcon. No problems since.
I'm hanging onto all my original VW / Bosch stuff though, as its worth repairing, and you will get another 20 years out of it.
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yep - mine is my daily drive company car. I NEED it every day.
Maybe if it was a week end toy i might consider the cheap end
I am getting my original alternator rebuilt as we speak for similar money
Maybe if it was a week end toy i might consider the cheap end
I am getting my original alternator rebuilt as we speak for similar money
Futue te ipsum!!!
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I agree the weakest point would be the bearings..Uber Kafer wrote:I got one, aware of the gamble, 12 month warranty. Actually opened it up before I fitted it and made sure nothing silly was wrong with it. Possibly the weakest thing I saw was the no-name bearings in it. I'm a big believer that only the Germans or Japs know how to make bearings.
Its been ok, its had a floggin for about 18 months now.
But otherwise 'you pays your money and you takes your chances..'
Horses for courses and all that.
maybe it would have been worth pulling the chinese ones out and replacing them...
the actual bearing may be OK but chinese grease???? lol
I used to sell bearings years ago, and the Cup & Cone tapered bearings for many cars - kit A B C etc [common]
started arriving.. were very cheap... chinese..
but who would want to put them on Your front axle..
not ME....
LEE
PS: I don;'t think there is anything wrong with Aussie bearings either.. I don't know if they are made here now
LEE
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clinker42 Officially Full-On Dubber
381 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·
YUP, In Ballarat Victoria. Aussie made and really really good.
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
YUP. That sounds like a Chinese brand. 😂
Whatever happened to TKM?
Whatever happened to TKM?
Pay your debts, CxxT