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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10369 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:30 pm Post subject: Mk3 rebuilt alternator brand? |
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Hi
I'm active in the vanagon forum. Am on a road trip in US. My alternator is starting to make intermittent noise.
At oreillys schucks pep boys napa etc are the rebuilt Bosch alternators generally a good bet in terms of quality?
Or is there another brand that's better?
This is for an ABA 2.0 OBD1 engine in m 81 westfalia.
Apologies for not searching first.
Thanks,
Neil. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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ps2375 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2014 Posts: 2471 Location: Meridian,ID
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Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: Mk3 rebuilt alternator brand? |
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My guess is they are all supplied from the same rebuilder. Most will have some sort of warranty, pick the best one or best price. |
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Mk3 rebuilt alternator brand? |
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Thanks ps2375
The parts game is pretty thick with different brand names
Napa wanted about $233 for a Bosch reman.
That seems pricy to me but then I don't think I've bought a reman alt. before
Hard to believe ! _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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ps2375 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Mk3 rebuilt alternator brand? |
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NAPA is almost always the priciest, no matter what it is. They seem to think whatever they sell is worth a lot more than the same item someplace else. |
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: Mk3 rebuilt alternator brand? |
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I had a chance to search more. Rock auto and bus depot show similar prices for the 90 amp Bosch reman. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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ps2375 Samba Member
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: Mk3 rebuilt alternator brand? |
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Thanks ps2375
I have to wonder what is meant by "Bosch" in some of the offerings.
Maybe a lot like "German" on the parts box. Lol.
Part of the challenge is that if the reman part fails while I'm back home in Canada, it'd be tough to collect on the warranty
Neil. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:49 pm Post subject: Re: Mk3 rebuilt alternator brand? |
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Hi all.
So I pulled a good looking Bosch alternator from a 2001 new beetle at a pick and pull. From an AEG engine.
Internet info indicates that I should connect the L wire to existing blue D+ wire.
True?
Haven't sixed it up but ilooks like it'll fit.
Thanks.
Neil
_________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: Mk3 rebuilt alternator brand? |
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So just to report back. The AEG engine alternator fit but the L wire didn't seem to work when connected to the vehicle D+ My battery isolators clacked on/off and the red alt. light did same. I know This was a fairly foolish type of repair to try while on a road trip. Thankfully, nothing electrical appears to be damaged.
Bottom line, it sounds like my coolant pump is worn. The noise most certainly is coming from the pump.
Thanks for the help
Neil. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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torquedandtwistedone Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2016 Posts: 1 Location: Closer than you think USA
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 11:03 am Post subject: Re: Mk3 rebuilt alternator brand? |
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Have Used rebuilt Napa alternators twice - very successfully.
http://store.blackforestindustries.com/
these guys are great have used for years for all my Mk3 parts!
Have a good one |
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