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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: wilson on 16 July 2013, 08:40

Title: standard alternator amp
Post by: wilson on 16 July 2013, 08:40

Good morning,

I need to replace the alternator on my Mk1 Golf GTI Cabrio,  1.8i DX engine,   My mate has one that he says came off a 1.8 mk1 which is 55 amp,  is this enough for a standard car?

There are no additional electrics on the car, other than electric windows.

Many Thanks
Wilson

Title: Re: standard alternator amp
Post by: raferackstraw on 18 July 2013, 20:47

iirc when mine went i just exchanged it for a 90amp one from a motor factors, the original i had was a 65a i think, i think the 55a was from non injection models

Title: Re: standard alternator amp
Post by: wilson on 18 July 2013, 20:55

Oh damn,   I've got it now  :undecided:   Haven't fitted it yet!

Title: Re: standard alternator amp
Post by: Wayne on 22 July 2013, 13:40

65a or 90a needed really