2.0 16v alternator swap

[lesarcsneil 0]

I've recently been through the pain of an alternator swap on a 2.0 16v. This has required *numerous* trips to the stealers for the reasons that will follow:

 

Old 65 amp alternator VW part number : 027 903 015

 

Now you’d think that a 027 903 015X (exchange) would be *identical* to a 027 903 015, and they are apart from one minor detail. The thread size on the pulley spindles is different.

 

If you look on ekta, the 027 903 015 is listed for the Corrado but on the exploded diagram the nut on the spindle (item 12) does not have a part number.

 

After a quick call to MK headquarters the nut is on the mk2 Jetta parts list N 0102 187 04 in case you are interested.

 

I'm now an expert at alternator changes and can do one in less than 30 minutes (in the car park at work concentrates the mind).

 

You will need a 24mm socket to get the old pulley nut off, but only a 22m socket to get the new (smaller) nut on.

 

neil

 

94 Flash Red 16v

[davidwort 0]

I've recently been through the pain of an alternator swap on a 2.0 16v. This has required *numerous* trips to the stealers for the reasons that will follow:

 

Old 65 amp alternator VW part number : 027 903 015

 

Now you’d think that a 027 903 015X (exchange) would be *identical* to a 027 903 015, and they are apart from one minor detail. The thread size on the pulley spindles is different.

 

If you look on ekta, the 027 903 015 is listed for the Corrado but on the exploded diagram the nut on the spindle (item 12) does not have a part number.

 

After a quick call to MK headquarters the nut is on the mk2 Jetta parts list N 0102 187 04 in case you are interested.

 

I'm now an expert at alternator changes and can do one in less than 30 minutes (in the car park at work concentrates the mind).

 

You will need a 24mm socket to get the old pulley nut off, but only a 22m socket to get the new (smaller) nut on.

 

neil

 

94 Flash Red 16v

 

I never did get my dealer to order the correct pulley for my 16v, gave up on them in the end, I learnt far more mooching about a couple of scrapyards than talking to any parts staff.

In the end I got a 90amp passat alternator (had a 65 before) complete with the right sized pulley for 10 quid second hand and it's been fine for 2 years.