Thread: I just want to understand why..

I've used www.woodauto.com some times to completely rebuild ad unobtanium-made YLE10113 alternator (MM A127 from a RRC).
However, regarding the D3 alternator it might (I underline it) possible to swap rectifier with that of th Ford Focus and Volvo one.
External unit appearance is different, BUT:
-Both are Denso
-Both put up the same output (150a)
-Both are from the same family (I mean, 104210****)
The D3 V8 one is 1042103690 and 1042103691
The Focus one is 1042103521
Even the regulator plug looks the same but exits in a different position

According to that guy (see video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playe...WUiBwP_4Q#!
the rectifier is the same for all the alternator families, the only thing that changes is the battery post (M6, M8, and the length of it). BUT you can swap the terminal from your old unit into the new one (as he says in the video)
The only thing to check is if the rectifier's dimensions are the same and it phisically fits
in theory going from that big family of alts
the regulator could be Denso OEM 1266003640 or VRG47325 (from woodauto). Will not fot as the plug exits in a different angle, but maybe internals could be swapped.

and the rectifier diode pack RTF40173 from woodauto too
You can see it in ebay as well, even with the video together
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FOCUS-C-MAX...23265bdf01
The dimensions, appearance and layout look nearly the same as the one in Flack's pdf in disco3.co.uk

Some more news,
looking for Transpo IN6349 I found the Denso OEM equivalent
which turns out to be 1266003490
and googling that code there's somebody out there who stocks it
ERA EC

Cheers from Spain and Happy new Year to all of you

Hi everyone,

I think the alternator on my wifes has just gone. The output voltage is fluctuating between 13.3 and 10 so i guess the regulator is stuffed. I spoke to the dealer and they said $408 for a rebuild. That seems a bit high, can we replace the regulator or not? Where do i find one in Melbourne? A rough idea of price would be great

Thanks for your help.

Tim