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Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 15:01
by CJH
I noticed today that my alternator bracket is broken. The slotted end has snapped, just below the point where the bolt grips the slot, so at the moment the only thing keeping that support bracket in place is the tension of the alternator belt and the fact that both ends are bolted up tight.

I'm pretty sure I read a thread on here about somebody having trouble getting a replacement for this bracket, although I can't find that thread now. Does anybody know where I can get a new one from? I traced round mine before I put it back on the engine - it looks like this:

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Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 15:05
by cosmicsheep
When I changed my alternator for one off a Mk2 Golf GTI I used a bracket from an Audi 100.

Thinking about it, I may have the old one if you need it :)

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 15:12
by CJH
cosmicsheep wrote: Thinking about it, I may have the old one if you need it :)

Ooh, now that would be good if you have.

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 15:18
by cosmicsheep
Just been and checked, and yes I have it, so it's yours :)

You want to collect from Doncaster/Sheffield or should I post it?

Drop me a PM

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 15:26
by CJH
Superb - I love this forum.

PM sent.

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 15:41
by cosmicsheep
CJH wrote:Superb - I love this forum.

:ok

I've had my fair share of freebies from other VW forum members

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 11 Mar 2014, 15:37
by RichH75
Just noticed this thread I'm in the same need of a bracket ashamedly mine didn't get broken it disappeared somewhere between having lots of threads done and arriving back with me, any help would be very gratefully received.

Rich

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 11 Mar 2014, 16:04
by keith
if someone has a broken one ...and would be willing to post it to me...I would gladly get some copies made for future club use.

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 11 Mar 2014, 16:26
by CJH
keith wrote:if someone has a broken one ...and would be willing to post it to me...I would gladly get some copies made for future club use.

Hi Keith

That's a nice offer. Thanks to Cosmicsheep I have a replacement arriving any day now, so I can post my broken bracket to you. Perhaps you can PM me your postal address.

Chris

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 11 Mar 2014, 19:50
by Cruz
RichH75 wrote:Just noticed this thread I'm in the same need of a bracket ashamedly mine didn't get broken it disappeared somewhere between having lots of threads done and arriving back with me, any help would be very gratefully received.

Rich
Etos says the 45/65 amp bracket is 025903253

Classic sell them for £4.09

and the toothed 90amp one 025903251 for £19.48

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 12 Mar 2014, 09:00
by CJH
Cruz wrote: Etos says the 45/65 amp bracket is 025903253

Classic sell them for £4.09

I found this picture on Partsbase

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Part 12 is the offending part, and I have the 45A alternator. Part 12A puzzles me though - from memory I don't think it's present on my engine (I'd have to check again to be sure), and since it spans two fixed points I can't see what it's for. I don't think it's the 90A part, and there's no reference to part 12A in the table on the Partsbase page.

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 12 Mar 2014, 10:28
by RichH75
Cruz wrote:
RichH75 wrote:Just noticed this thread I'm in the same need of a bracket ashamedly mine didn't get broken it disappeared somewhere between having lots of threads done and arriving back with me, any help would be very gratefully received.

Rich
Etos says the 45/65 amp bracket is 025903253

Classic sell them for £4.09

and the toothed 90amp one 025903251 for £19.48

Hi Cruz

Sorry a little new to this and thanks for the help who is classic and how do I get hold of them?

Cheers
Rich

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 12 Mar 2014, 10:36
by Cruz
Classic parts are based in Germany and sell lots of parts for T3's that are obsolete in this country. many parts they have put back in production.

There are two options for purchases from them (and usually take anything up to two weeks in both cases) you will need to know the part number of the parts you need

Option 1

contact http://www.brickwerks.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; via email (not phone) and ask them to order the part(s) for you from classic (as they order parts every week from them) and once the part arrives they will arrange payment with you and post the part onto you

Option 2

http://www.vwheritage.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; are the UK partner for classic parts (free delivery over £35). Lots of their parts are listed on their website (some with horrendous mark ups some are priced fairly). Those that are not listed can be ordered through them from classic using the classic parts search and order facility. I also do this to compare the heritage price (after mark up) to what classic charge

Heritage classic parts search/order webpage http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_act_vwclas ... =025903253+" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 12 Mar 2014, 10:48
by Cruz
CJH wrote: Part 12 is the offending part, and I have the 45A alternator. Part 12A puzzles me though - from memory I don't think it's present on my engine (I'd have to check again to be sure), and since it spans two fixed points I can't see what it's for. I don't think it's the 90A part, and there's no reference to part 12A in the table on the Partsbase page.
No idea what 12A is either. It is not the 90amp bracket as that is also number 12 (just a different part number listed)

Though 12a 025115632 is listed as available from classic

I assume you know about vagcat.com? Register on the site then look in the parts catalogue under type 2 and your reg year for part numbers

Re: Broken alternator bracket

Posted: 12 Mar 2014, 14:35
by royt28
if i remember 12a is for the german army, they have 2 alternators 1 for the leisure side .could help us campers as well, no more split charge etc