Alternator - land Rover vs. TVR

[SimonSparrow]

Hi All,

Despite a shiny new red top battery, it looks like my alternator is on the way out. Looking around there are either ones from TVR parts places for about £140, or Land Rover 3.9 ones for about £80.

Apart from the obvious price difference are there any other differences in terms of fittings or quality

Thanks,

Simon

[Robscim]

Absolutely no idea, but have you checked the Big Fuse?? A dodgy fuse would make it look like the alternator wasn't charging properly.

They can be damaged and look fine, so I'd change the Big Fuse before shelling out!!

But maybe you've done that already!!

Cheers

Rob

[ChimpanLucky]

If its the same alternator used on a Chim I would advise you pay the extra for a Denso one.

There is some real junk out there and the cost is no indicator of quality.

However Denso are very good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320842086916?ssPageName=...

At £141.50 it's not the cheapest option, but its a fair price for a genuine Denso.

That's the one I would buy.

[steviejasp]

I'm not sure that Ebay one is man enough.
Mine was replaced last year and I'm sure Andy at APM said I needed a 140a IIRC

[ChimpanLucky]

steviejasp said:

I'm not sure that Ebay one is man enough.
Mine was replaced last year and I'm sure Andy at APM said I needed a 140a IIRC

Why would a Cerb need a bigger alternator than 100amps?

A lot of Land Rover owners running big spots upgrade from their existing 65amp or 90amp alternators to a 100amp unit.

Do Cerbs run rally lights?





How about this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=yti-GQa5n...

Edited by ChimpanLucky on Friday 30th March 18:23

[steviejasp]

Actually I seem to now recall that it was a 120a as recommended by APM.
I've also read on here somewhere, something to do with Cerbs not charging at tickover so some people suggest a 120a too.
As far as Im aware mine hasn't got rally lights on but I'll take a closer look in the morning.

[ChimpanLucky]

steviejasp said:

Actually I seem to now recall that it was a 120a as recommended by APM.
I've also read on here somewhere, something to do with Cerbs not charging at tickover so some people suggest a 120a too.
As far as Im aware mine hasn't got rally lights on but I'll take a closer look in the morning.

just having fun with ya mate.

What does a chimp boy know about Cerbs anyway?

Well I know I will have one, one day.

[SimonSparrow]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies. Mine was replaced at APM a few years ago. I've replaced the whole wiring for the big fuse and the fuse itself with a 'mega' fuse, so thats not the issue, plus the battery has been replaced as well. The next component to replace is the alertnator itself, I know I can get one from a TVR parts place like Racing Green, just wondering if the extra £60 or so they charge means better quality compared to the Land Rover ones.

Simon