Alternator repair
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Merlin
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Re: Alternator repair
http://aircooledvwsa.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2340brianj wrote:Any recommendations on a good place in jhb? Would prefer not to swop it out. . . Thanks
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
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Thanks, did you end up taking it there? Happy with the outcome?
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Haven't had a chance yet unfortunately.
Like you, I'm keeping mine.
I need a wire replaced inside...insulation wore away, so I won't be able to comment on a full recon.
N.
Like you, I'm keeping mine.
I need a wire replaced inside...insulation wore away, so I won't be able to comment on a full recon.
N.
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
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Thanks volks...
Fig, after trying to remove my alternator last night (I got to the fan part and then thought better of it, realising the carb linkage and ignition must also come off) I decided that I will get the pros to do it and have some other work done same time...
The fuel tank solenoid is a great idea and had it on the previous bus.
I want to connect a tacho and need to run a cable to the front... I will just get them to fit it..
Power for some sound (at some stage)
Check all lights are working (have suspected brake lights may not be 100%)
Bulbs in speedo not lighting.
Fuel gauge not working.... as ever.
Any other useful mods to consider?
Fig, after trying to remove my alternator last night (I got to the fan part and then thought better of it, realising the carb linkage and ignition must also come off) I decided that I will get the pros to do it and have some other work done same time...
The fuel tank solenoid is a great idea and had it on the previous bus.
I want to connect a tacho and need to run a cable to the front... I will just get them to fit it..
Power for some sound (at some stage)
Check all lights are working (have suspected brake lights may not be 100%)
Bulbs in speedo not lighting.
Fuel gauge not working.... as ever.
Any other useful mods to consider?
See my parts for sale here .... https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TS ... sp=sharing
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I'd recommend BD&S for all electrical work.brianj wrote:Thanks volks...
Fig, after trying to remove my alternator last night (I got to the fan part and then thought better of it, realising the carb linkage and ignition must also come off) I decided that I will get the pros to do it and have some other work done same time...
The fuel tank solenoid is a great idea and had it on the previous bus.
I want to connect a tacho and need to run a cable to the front... I will just get them to fit it..
Power for some sound (at some stage)
Check all lights are working (have suspected brake lights may not be 100%)
Bulbs in speedo not lighting.
Fuel gauge not working.... as ever.
Any other useful mods to consider?
BTW, it's not difficult to remove the alt without removing the fan housing. You just have to get your arm round in front of the fan housing to loosen the 36mm nut holding the fan on.
Did this at the roadside once when my gen unravelled itself near Grabouw.
fig
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So I took it in and its the regulator, not the alternator... Relieved, but I did measure voltage across the alt (ac & dc - to be sure) and got nothing... strange.
anyway, where can I get the solenoid valve? the guy they use wants R795 for the job which seems steep.
Fig, I did consider the bolt at the back, as I could reach it, but a.) I dont have a 36 socket yet and b.) the idiot book said there were shims, which i didnt want falling all over the show....
But thanks folks, getting it back today.
anyway, where can I get the solenoid valve? the guy they use wants R795 for the job which seems steep.
Fig, I did consider the bolt at the back, as I could reach it, but a.) I dont have a 36 socket yet and b.) the idiot book said there were shims, which i didnt want falling all over the show....
But thanks folks, getting it back today.
See my parts for sale here .... https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TS ... sp=sharing
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795 
I sure as hell hope I don't get charged anywhere near that to replace the wire on mine...
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I sure as hell hope I don't get charged anywhere near that to replace the wire on mine...
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"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.