Alternator problem

[mk2_singh]

well after much frustration i sourced the problem. If anyone is having thier mk2 squeal like a pig then this might be the answer.

The bearings in the alternator are worn out and after much squealing will fail and alternator will die. Thats it! I was raped by this squealing problem for over 3weeks of painfull agony. And today i got sick of it and i started to fondle around and sprayed lots of WD40 into the alternator. Will get a replacement soon.

Im very happy know with the car, and i wnt be threathening to drive it into a lamp post. 

[Bazzer]

...or get your existing one reconditioned??

If you can bear to be without it for a little while... Bearings cost pennies mate...

[mk2_singh]

will look into it... if i can find a alternator winding person in sheffield... back in london a recon and swap would cost me £30... i dnt have no contacts in sheffield, so will just do my best.

[mk2_singh]

does the gti 8v alternator bolt onto a 1.6 8v driver? Will go to scrappies 2mrw for a hunt if it does fit.

[mk2_singh]

eurocar parts said £85 for a new unit.
recon one is £50.

back in london i can get a recon for £30.

any other suggestions? does the 8v gti one fit? does anyone have an alternator that works and they want to sell?

[rubjonny]

1.6 Driver alternator will fit a 1.8 8v GTI no bother