Chrimaera Alternator

[paramount1443]

Can anybody advise on the right size of alternator for my 1998 4.0 is it 65, 100 or 120 amp

Dave

[db418BHP]

paramount1443 said:

Can anybody advise on the right size of alternator for my 1998 4.0 is it 65, 100 or 120 amp

Dave

100 is the norm but a 120 wont harm.
I am fitting a 120 to mine to help with the 'extras'

[paramount1443]

Thanks for the advice

[chris1972]

I have a 500 and it's 100AMP. I replaced mine recently. 100AMP is apparently plenty for the Chimaera.

The model you want is the AMR4247 100AMP. It also has the correct pulley for the Serp engine and connection terminals on the rear. I purchased mine from the Ebay link below. The alternators they sell are Genuine Landrover parts and only have delivery mileage. The company armour plates vehicles and upgrades the electronics. My alternator was as new. Great customer service too and very prompt delivery. It is a fraction of the cost of a Genuine Landrover unit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Alternator-10...

It is best to double check your exisiting alternator stock number first.

[Sardonicus]

That is a very good price for genuine, I got an OE one off EBay years ago for the same kind of money at the time my local Land Rover dealer wanted over 350 + VAT at least Dick Turpin had he's horse outside

[Bassfiend229hp]

...plus it comes with the right pulley - even the one I sourced from one of the specialists didn't have the right pulley on it.

[Aussie John]

Will it fit the preserp with a pulley change or is it totally wrong?

[Sardonicus]

Aussie John said:

Will it fit the preserp with a pulley change or is it totally wrong?

Mmm not sure about that as the pre-serp alt as an external fan and I know Lucas style (even though Magnetti Marelli) alternators swap between 15mm and 17mm shafts however I cant see why not but I may be corrected on this one :

[Bassfiend229hp]

Sardonicus said:

Aussie John said:

Will it fit the preserp with a pulley change or is it totally wrong?

Mmm not sure about that as the pre-serp alt as an external fan and I know Lucas style (even though Magnetti Marelli) alternators swap between 15mm and 17mm shafts however I cant see why not but I may be corrected on this one :

I strongly suspect it won't fit, I'm pretty sure the shaft size is different and I think the lack of an external fan on the later style alternator will *PROBABLY* put the pulley out of line with the V belt pulleys. Can they be swapped on an old Rangie is probably the best indicator?

[Sardonicus]

I reckon Spend would have something to say about this but .....

[Bassfiend229hp]

I don't have a problem with being proven wrong.

[Sardonicus]

Bassfiend229hp said:

I don't have a problem with being proven wrong.

Not sure its proven your wrong who knows if that was just a pulley swap? I have currently got a Ford Bosch 70A alternator that's fits the Serp mounts perfectly (its a common pattern) and is very available(it's my spare) the TVR does not need a 100 A unit anyway there's not enough toys fitted to warrant it IMO

[V8isa]

I got a genuine (Marelli) alternator from here for my 97 500

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Range-Rover-Al...

[chris1972]

V8isa said:

I got a genuine (Marelli) alternator from here for my 97 500

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Range-Rover-Al...

How did you got on with removing the pulley from your old alternator?

[paramount1443]

Thanks guys

Dave

[Sardonicus]

chris1972 said:

V8isa said:

I got a genuine (Marelli) alternator from here for my 97 500

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Range-Rover-Al...

How did you got on with removing the pulley from your old alternator?

Piece of piss with a rattle gun/impact gun

[V8isa]

chris1972 said:

How did you got on with removing the pulley from your old alternator?

Came off OK with a socket without too much grief

[Bassfiend229hp]

V8isa said:

chris1972 said:

How did you got on with removing the pulley from your old alternator?

Came off OK with a socket without too much grief

LOL - I broke three 8mm Allen Keys trying to get mine off but after buying £150 of cordless impact wrench it came off no problem at all.