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Wtb 12v Alternator for type 1

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/70960/wtb-12v-alternator-for-type-1

byronbus ·

Need to buy a 12v Alternator for a type 1 engine

Any one have experience, the ones ive looked at new range from $110-$460, apparantly bosch dont make them anymore...

Any info appreciated...

vw54 ·

yep DONT buy one of the chrome pieces of crap .... just another bit of junk u will waste money on

Look around for an origional or a refurbished one

hows the headlight???

trickysimon ·

I bought mine from George at Classic Vee Dub about 6 months ago and havent had any dramas so far.
Cost me around $200 if I remember correctly.
Simon

byronbus ·

Havent had a chance to fit it yet dave, pulled it apart ready to use the glass and reflectors

So if you cant buy a brand alternator, and the price range is so broad, any ideas?

Craig Torrens ·

I have one of the cheap chrome ones, bought it from Classic VW..........never had a problem.

VWFREAK ·

Give George a buzz at Classic VeeDub, you won't find cheaper. I've used these on a few cars now with no problems.

68AutoBug ·

Try some of the VW wreckers...

or better still, a non VW wrecker...
they sell em cheap...
and replace the bearings and brushes..

best of luck

LEE

PS: Mine has a remanufactured Bosch sticker on it..

kombibob ·

I did my alternator on the way home also Bruce, the bearings were so far gone by the time i got to Ballina that the pulley was wearing into the alternator case.
Think i will go for one from George and see how it goes.

68AutoBug ·

Bad luck on Your alternator..

Maybe it will be a good idea to replace the bearings now on Mine...
it came off an engine at a wreckers...

it hasn't done much mileage from me
but I have no idea previously..

Lee