Alternator died, what to do?

[lloyd]

Need some help.

Started off for work and light came on. Slipped back home and engine died as I parked. Checked voltage.. definately not charging. Not sure where's best to get another as I need it quick. GSF and Euro Car Parts are closest .. well Halfords too.
Wondering which one is best.. Looked online GSF and several alternators listed for 1.9 from 54 + core & vat = 8 quid for 65amp to 96.50 for 90amp + core & vat.. Assume cheapest is flash and dash rebuild and probalby won't last long. Have 65amp now... which one is best value to get??

Or should I get rebuild kit??.. and where to get kit??

Thanks
Lloyd

[T'Onion]

look in the yellow pages for a lucas centre they maybe able to get a bush kit for you

[lloyd]

Thanks Mark. Will do that now.

Alternator is:
BOSCH
0190 489 364 441 19 has scratch on it so not positive it's 19
1 -> 14V 23/65A
025903023B

[T'Onion]

whip it off and take it with you , will only take 10 minutes

you will be able to tell is the bearing are all good as well

change the belt at the same time
also get the battery off and on charge

[lloyd]

already have battery on charger.

Local Lucas don't seem interested saying first chance to look at it is Thursday. Told me to get one from parts house.

[billy739]

most of the time its just the regulator.
some bosch units have a regulator which is held in place via 2 flat blade small bolts
5 minutes to remove it.
you dont need to dissasemble the alternator, it is just on the rear.

you can buy new or i will look see if i can sort a 2nd hand one it you have this type of alternator.

most places , reconditioners ect will only replace this part , clean and paint the unit then supply it as a recon unit!

have borrowed this link, look at the pic the bit with the black circle is the regulator

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-GENUINE-VW-GO ... 53df1ce2dc

[lloyd]

Altenator out now.

Thanks Billy for info. Have the regulator/brush holder out now. Brushes are plenty long, but contact on regulator to spring tab in housing are corroded kinda bad.Is this a normal kind of problem?... or am I only hoping for an easy out.


E D I T: Regulator info:
DURITE
2-02
can't read the rest, might be:
29.mg siip -ing
14V

[billy739]

it is possibly the prob , but commonly its internal of the regulator.

easy just to fit another
9/10 times this is the fault.

ask you local supplier , usually then can supply the regulator only , they used to be about £10
but if you cant get one and can wait a day i can get a 2nd hand one off to you?

[lloyd]

Let me try and find one first. Really need to be back on road asap. If I have any problems finding one will let you know early afternoon??
Thanks!

80-90 peps are sure a great bunch.

[bigherb]

If you have a Lucas dealers, UCB400 regulator fits most VW alternators.

[lloyd]

Found Ducite 0-812-02 for 19.22 + vat.

Is that about right price?

[Ian Hulley]

If you have a Lucas dealers, UCB400 regulator fits most VW alternators.

aka ...
Woodauto part number VRG4641
BO352 14v
130958

[lloyd]

Cleaned the contact tab inside from reg/brush pack to in alt. housing, put it back together and Bob's your uncle! Plan to get another and bearing for complete rebuild, but at least it working!

Are all 65amp alternators for our late model vans (1988 1.9 wbx) using same bearings? Can't read Bosch number but VW number is 025903023B

Thanks everyone for all the help!

Lloyd