hello people,

I have a 2.8 tgv and it looks like the alternator is on the way out, it seems (according to the label) to be a Bosch K1 with the vacuum pump running off of the back. Finding a replacement is proving the issue, best so far is 455 pounds in the uk, so $800 plus postage, seems a bit steep so wondered if anyine know of a cheaper supplier, here in Oz if possible, or of an alternative that might work, seen suggestions from ford transits and the like but never any details.

any help will be very gratefully recieved