Author Topic: GTi alternator like for like?  (Read 840 times)

Offline car_maniac

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GTi alternator like for like?
« on: 11 January 2012, 23:47 »
I have a MK2 ly stopped 16v GTi but the alternator recently stopped working after being intermittent for months.
Will the alternator from a 8v GTi fit on the 16v engine?...need to get back on the road :'(

Offline X4MGS

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Re: GTi alternator like for like?
« Reply #1 on: 12 January 2012, 02:14 »
Depends on what's fitted to the 8V.  :laugh:

I think you'll find that a proper 16V one is slightly smaller in length (From the bracket to the connectors) over a Proper 8V one...

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Offline walchy01

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Re: GTi alternator like for like?
« Reply #2 on: 12 January 2012, 13:58 »
If i remember correctly, the 8v and 16v are different...sure someone will correct me if i am wrong :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Offline pigbladder

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Re: GTi alternator like for like?
« Reply #3 on: 12 January 2012, 16:40 »
differant cases..wont interchange

should be able to find a 16v one easy enough , or try a new brush pack for the sake of £10 , it often sorts them out