Wtb 12v Alternator for type 1

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 7 Aug 2008, 3:54 pm

#662408

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...

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Aug 2008, 4:01 pm

#662409

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???

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 7 Aug 2008, 4:02 pm

#662411

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 dsk

4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 7 Aug 2008, 4:39 pm

#662419

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?

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 7 Aug 2008, 5:55 pm

#662432

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

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 7 Aug 2008, 5:55 pm

#662433

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

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Aug 2008, 8:13 pm

#662474

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..

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kombibob AKA: Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter Van Robert

1,698 posts · joined May 2004 · 7 Aug 2008, 8:41 pm

#662485

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.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Aug 2008, 10:11 pm

#662516

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

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