Thread: Alternator

i got mine from MR Auto, i was in a bind and needed it quick, from memory $300 or so, maybe, kinda, can check the invoice if you lilke

oops, could be closer to $500 after looking through visa statements, good chance i purchased other things as well

I just bought a generic version of a Bosch.It was $288 (5 years ago) but I didn't have time to shop around.The original one on my 300tdi 130 was Magneti Marelli and only needed bearings but the rollers ran directly on the shaft and wore it out.At least now I can change the bearings.It's a 75 amp one.

ooops sorry, i upgraded to a disco 100amp/h alternator

I had a choice of Magnetti or Denso for about $300 from RoverParts

Originally Posted by 2stroke

I just bought a generic version of a Bosch.It was $288 (5 years ago) but I didn't have time to shop around.The original one on my 300tdi 130 was Magneti Marelli and only needed bearings but the rollers ran directly on the shaft and wore it out.At least now I can change the bearings.It's a 75 amp one.

Any chance of some more info to go with this please?

Just (yesterday) put a 120 Amp Bosch out of a VW Golf VR6,

needed to change the pulley for the Rangie one and put a generic fuel injector plug on the Tach sense and warning light wires to plug into the Golf Alt

cost $100

1/2 hour to swap over

if anybody wonts the part # I'll post them up

T

Originally Posted by Wortho

Anyone konw if there is a cheaper "generic" alternator that can be used with a 300tdi?

I have talked to many people who got an higher Amp alternator from the wreckers and modified it for a v8 RR, so I would expect the same could be done for your car. Do not know much about this though, but suggest you do some research on this matter before spending the money.