Goosed altenator!

[haircutmike]

After solving a few problems today and breezing on a small high I now have an altenator that has given up!

Anyone got a serp spare sitting in their cupboard?

[Cider Andy]

Secondhand from eBay. New Britpart item.

[haircutmike]

So just over £100 for a new pattern part or £500 for the real, (original part) deal, hmm.

[Speedracer329]

haircutmike said:

So just over £100 for a new pattern part or £500 for the real, (original part) deal, hmm.

Just pm'd you.

[Alexdaredevilz]

You can get them reconditioned

[TV8]

Can't remember the exact prices but local motor factor 200 plus vat when searched via number plate and 60 ish when the part number was used the next day....

[haircutmike]

There seem to be a lot of "pattern" parts around.

I would be happier with a genuine one or I may consider a rebuild.

Got to check out a tip from speedracer this morning.

[CHGRIFF]

Copy parts can cause ECU signal issues creating engine mis-fires and blown air flow meters due to inconsistent voltage control.
A garage replaced my alternator many years ago and this caused the drive belt to destroy itself on many occasions. After spending around £250 with garage investigations, is was eventually diagnosed as the pulley being out of position by about a millimeter. That caused a lot of grief for a few weeks, having to carry a least 2 spare belts and a 15mm spanner around to change the belt. Had to have another alternator to solve the problem in the end.
Seems worse with TVR's, but unsure why. If yours is original, best to get it reconditioned for around £70. Dont go for a copy version, stay with the OEM units whether new or re-conditioned.

[bsdnazz]

When my alternator died recently (leaving me stuck on the M3) the RAC got me to work and then sourced a replacement 100A Magneti Marelli alternator from Euro Car Parts for £280 inc VAT.

[v8 racing]

The denso ones i have found to be ok, well never had a problem with them

[haircutmike]

Seems to be a minefield!

[v8 racing]

haircutmike said:

Seems to be a minefield!

certainly is! all i will say is keep away from cheap aftermarket gear, denso are £10 more than a certain cheap product!

[haircutmike]

Found a genuine boxed part from a Land Rover dealer selling old stock, £120.00

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RANGE-ROVER-CLASSIC-DISCO-1-...

Back on the road in a couple of days !

[Alexdaredevilz]

haircutmike said:

Back on the road in a couple of days !

Just in time to help me move house ;-)