Alternator advise please

[lloydy]

Hi, I'm looking at getting my alternator refurbed/replaced. As well as a diode pack it needs a new clutched pulley. A refurb place reckon with the pulley I'll be looking at just over £100. My alt is a valeo original passat tdi one.
On eBay, you can buy what claims to be a new alternator for £120. I don't know much about alternators, so will these be as good as a refurbed OE one? Or will it be cheap rubbish?
eBay one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390454260911? ... 1950wt_922" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[alfieboy]

There's a place in dorking that refurbs alternators,had 2 or 3 done by them and usualy charges £90-£100

[chuckle-bus-tom]

Place round the corner from me (Bow) rebuilt the one out of my syncro for £80 (cash/no questions). I opted for this rather than hassling about with a recon from elsewhere; it may not be any better, but I can take it back easily!

[lloydy]

cheers both, there is a place near me that does them who i'm happy to use, but i didnt want any down time on the van. So was wondering if anyones bought one 'new'

[ringo]

Get a second hand one (i think all mine have gone sorry) to put on the van while you get yours refurbed.

Takes minutes to change. Rather than spend £120 and risk it, thats what i would do. Sure someone with a pony tail has got a spare he can lend you for a week

Ringo

[Oldiebut goodie]

Nope, I haven't got one.