Replacing a Dynamo which Alternator kit

Hi

I want to replace the Dynamo while my engine is out. Which alternator kit should I go for its a 1641 engine t2.

Is it worth buying a Bosch Alternator and genuine stand and pulleys?

Cheers

 

Forgot the link

http://www.machine7.com/product.php?xProd=13077&xSec=186

 

I would think it's worth the extra, it depends on your budget constraints.
Top tip : Check the pulley's are in line.

 

I would go with that... some of the problems people have with non gen alts is amazing

 

If you can buy a second hand Bosch unit and alternator pedestal then you will save a fortune, I am not sure those new Bosch alternators are anywhere near the quality they used to be, no doubt Bosch China like everything else. Just buy a new Voltage Reg (internal type - about £14) and you are off- the damn things are tough.

Dont forget to buy the fuel pump that is angled to avoid the Alternator case and also the different sized pushrod tube for it - cant rememeber but I think its the shorter one?

 

Thanks all, what fuel pump do i need?

 

http://www.machine7.com/product.php?xProd=461&xSec=335

and one of these

http://www.machine7.com/product.php?xProd=470&xSec=341

 

Get genuine if you can dude
Aftermarket alternator stands are renound for cracking

 

Good pointers cheers,

Does anyone know which part number I should be looking for the stand
113 101 211E is a dynamo stand by the looks of it.


Also if I can find a used alternator are there any recommended refurb companys around? my local auto elec who repaired starters and alt's has closed

 

Ill pop outside in a min and see if theres a number on my stand for you

If a used alternator spins freely on its bearings with no roughness or tight spots in the rotation then normally just replacing the combined internal voltage regulator and brushes aswell as cleaning up the commutator will see it give many miles more service

The original bosch ones were really well made

 

113.101.211G is whats stamped on my genuine alternator stand

 

Thank you very much

Pulleys next, are copys ok or genuine only again?

 

Np dude im happy to be of help

 

For the replacement voltage regulator, I used WoodAuto - the damn thing was actually MADE IN THE UK!! Good grief I almost fell over when I saw that! Better than the Fleabay version I got before that worked for 12 months and went pop!

http://www.woodauto.com/advSearch.aspx

 

for info,

http://members.trainorders.com/android/VW11/ALTvsGEN-STAND.jpg

my stand arrived today too pn 113.101.211G

 

I got a kit from machine 7 not yet used it but its fitted and I need to use a 100 mm rod for the fuel pump so I'm going to cut my one down I think it should work .
I do need to wire mine right as I think it may be wrong