Alternator Branded or not branded?

[Dirtysouth 0]

Hi i have a 16v k-jet, i am about to purchase a 90amp alternator however

 

GSF has one for £85 + £50 surcharge

 

Euro Car Parts wants £161.90 + £50 surcharge ??

 

Why is there such a diffrance in price? is it worth paying for a better one what are your views thanks

 

Mooks

[steveo29 0]

i had a gsf one a while back and it was genuine bosch, id suggest you ring each place and ask what your getting

 

maybe one is brand new and one rebuilt?

[Dirtysouth 0]

good point will do

 

the Euro car parts one is valeo

[steveo29 0]

id get the bosch one if poss

[vwdubs 0]

I have to be honest and say that I do not find either companies anywhere near as good as they used to be, G&S used to be quite dedicated to the market but now it seems its cheap quick sales, same as Europarts.

 

Having bought an alternator from G&S for the same money it was definately a refurbed which will have one year guarantee, I dont think much of mine to be honest and think its already playing up after 1 year 2 months(need to have this confirmed).

 

I personally would not go with Europarts either for an alternator having bought some Track Rod Ends from them as I needed them urgently and the quality was beyond shocking.

 

No chance you could refurb yours yourself? I believe VW sell the repair kits or atleast used to, guess it could be just a case of bushes bearings and seals.

 

With that said I would still head to G&S when I can as they are most definately better and in some cases the same part as you would get from VW anyway so decent quality.

[davidwort 0]

Hi i have a 16v k-jet, i am about to purchase a 90amp alternator however

 

GSF has one for £85 + £50 surcharge

 

Euro Car Parts wants £161.90 + £50 surcharge ??

 

Why is there such a diffrance in price? is it worth paying for a better one what are your views thanks

 

Mooks

 

have you checked the VAG price?, sometimes they can actually be quite competetive, believe it or not :lol:

[Dirtysouth 0]

Vag want £265 lol stealers lol

[steveo29 0]

yeah if its low voltage try a brush pack for £10....most local rebuild companys can take care of it for cheap, i had bearings done for £30

[Dirtysouth 0]

well once my car has started the batt light stays on untill i rev over 1k then goes out been told its symtoms of alternator??

[davidwort 0]

well once my car has started the batt light stays on untill i rev over 1k then goes out been told its symtoms of alternator??

 

sounds like worn brushes (voltage reg/brush pack), but it could be diodes on the way out, if you don't get close to 14V across the battery with the engine running a diode may have gone down, in which case you'll need a new unit.

 

BTW, I got quoted 60 quid once by VAG through VW Parts club for a 65amp bosch unit :shock:

[Supercharged 2]

Have you got one to exchange? then if so use this part number 051903017X

[Dirtysouth 0]

Have you got one to exchange? then if so use this part number 051903017X

 

Yes i have one to exchange, is this a part number for vw?? didnt match GSF or Euro

[exturbo2003 0]

that one is probably a 65 amp from vw the 90 is a big jump up

mind you a 90 amp g60 one was cheaper then that from the dealer

[Supercharged 2]

The above os the VW part number for the 90A, the 65A one is about half the price...

[Sanj 0]

Yep been looking to get an alternator for mine but no luck, I dont trust anything 3rd party. Dirtysouth I've been getting silly prices to, from VAG.

 

Does anyone know if a VR6 Alternator would fit a 2.0l 16v?

 

I took mine out and it turns out to be a 65amp, I thought that all post 93 2.0l 16v were 90 amp?

[Dirtysouth 0]

I ordered mine today from GSF will let you know wat its like sanj

 

nightmare ordering it though, rang in the morning found it no problems :cheers: , called later to order it needed chassi number??? :scratch: , Called this moring with chassi number didnt need it found it no problems :brickwall:

[Sanj 0]

Dirtysouth,

 

Any news on your new alternator, just wanted to guage an opinion before I ordered mine from GSF.

[Dirtysouth 0]

Hello mate sorry for delay got mine form GSF in the end bout £100 its ok not brilliant quality i got a 90amp one in the end

 

When my car is started my battery light still stays on? then once reved its fine? i thought the new alternator should of cured this

[Sanj 0]

Dirtysouth does the 90amp fit perfectly if replaceing a 65amp. The battery light staying on would indicate that the alternator bushes are a bit worn. But on a new alternator that should not be a problem. I'm still in 2 minds about getting one from GSF, although it is cheaper!

[Dirtysouth 0]

Dirtysouth does the 90amp fit perfectly if replaceing a 65ampquote]

 

yeah fits fine

 

i may need a new batt aswell lol