Thread: Alternator — preventative servicing

Originally Posted by justinc

I recommend 150k interval. This is based on years of experience with these engines/ alternators. I would say that rectifier failure or stator shorts to earth seem to be the common cause of death. Some pretty dramatic, too😅

The biggest problem I seem to have is not so much the alt but the vacuum pump failing. These units don't seem to be able to buy parts for. I have a complete unit minus the van parts.

In all honesty, why would you carry an alternator as a spare when they’re lasting 150,000km? I mean really? If you’ve replaced it you’d be pretty unlucky for it to fail before 300,000km. Surely far better spares to be carrying

Originally Posted by Roadrunner230

The biggest problem I seem to have is not so much the alt but the vacuum pump failing. These units don't seem to be able to buy parts for. I have a complete unit minus the van parts.

No vac pump on d3 alts thank goodness 😣

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

In all honesty, why would you carry an alternator as a spare when they’re lasting 150,000km? I mean really? If you’ve replaced it you’d be pretty unlucky for it to fail before 300,000km. Surely far better spares to be carrying

Yup.

"How the heck did i break that axle??"

" must be the weight of the spares you are carryiing, including the spare axles sir....."

😅

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

In all honesty, why would you carry an alternator as a spare when they’re lasting 150,000km? I mean really? If you’ve replaced it you’d be pretty unlucky for it to fail before 300,000km. Surely far better spares to be carrying

Perhaps something like this rig for a big trip. Sleep in the second car and all the spares are right there for a big trip

I find at about 150k if you replace the:
Alternator
Injectors
Brakes
Tyres
Engine
Gearbox
Chassis
Body
Interior

With a completely new vehicle; then you’re likely to be good for another 150k

Originally Posted by Tombie

I find at about 150k if you replace the:
Alternator
Injectors
Brakes
Tyres
Engine
Gearbox
Chassis
Body
Interior

With a completely new vehicle; then you’re likely to be good for another 150k

^^^^😅😅😅

Originally Posted by justinc

Yup.

"How the heck did i break that axle??"

" must be the weight of the spares you are carryiing, including the spare axles sir....."

😅

Yup , Along with roo bars , winches , roof racks , underbody protection , spot lights , extra spare wheel............