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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: shaolindan on 20 April 2017, 10:06

Title: Alternator
Post by: shaolindan on 20 April 2017, 10:06

Just replaced the Oil Cooler and then the car wouldn't start.

Jump start ok, and tested the alternator which isn't giving out juice.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/alternator?gclid=Cj0KEQjwuOHHBRDmvsHs8PukyIQBEiQAlEMW0Hz7xWMxuTBn0yeiYllC-Jljx5TeuMWs-6XO0vT2k-EaAjsB8P8HAQ

Which alternator do I need for a 1990 mk2 golf GTi 8v?

Anyone had any luck with refurbished ones?

Title: Re: Alternator
Post by: philstar on 03 July 2017, 19:31

I had mine refurbished - only cost around £30 and the work was done there and then, that way you get to keep your original Bosch genuine alternator. These things are built to be refurbished, it's a false economy buying a brand new one unless you are replacing it with a genuine item.

Don't know where you're located but I'm in Redditch and I go to auto electrics by the firestation for all my electrical issues.

Title: Re: Alternator
Post by: Stupidog on 21 October 2017, 08:06

Hi,

I have just installed one of these from ebay,
Alternator For VW Scirocco Caddy 1.6 1.8 90A Single Rib 1984-1992

Not the cheapest but it gives a few extra AMPS for the extras that tend to find there way onto the car.