How difficult is it to rebuilt the alternator? All symthoms shows the regulator is malfunctioning (e.g. voltmeter peaks at 14 v then 12 v and lights gets excessively bright when this happens).

I found some info in the search option and I just completed "annual maintenance" on grounds etc with no luck. So is rebuilding the alternator a DIY job? Is is straight forward on replacing the regulator?

Btw, my car is driving pretty well for a project car. Last time I drove it for 15 miles. What can I say, even my wife is impressed (she drove it today for a few miles.

However, the alternator is the next challange that I am willing to take.

Any advise is welcome.

Gio.

 

sorry, voltmeter tops 16 volts

 

it is the voltage regulator which has pooped out, dont drive the car like this 16 volts will damage componants,

rebuilding, well i can do it, it isn't hard, but then I also think rebuilding cvs, and pulling trannies and engines.

 

Check the real volts with a DVM on the engine bay post, or from inside via the cigar lighter. Mine has flicked as high as 16 on the dash voltmeter, but a dvm shows it tops at ~14, and its been doing it over 2 years now with the same battery.
jp 83 Euro S

 

Or alternativley get it rebuilt by any competant local shop, they charged me $110 which included cleaning (full of ATF from leaking power steering lines), new bearings and a new adjustable voltage regulator. And of course a warranty.

Didn't tell them it came of a Porsche though .... guess the Audi's are pretty similar.

Chris

 

I will be making some calls tomorrow. I'm excited to have the alternator rebuilt so I can testdrive my car :-). Currently I am afraid of driving the car since I had the brain rebuilt last year.

 

A local shop wanted to charge me $170 to rebuilt my alternator. No thanks. I got an aftermarket regulator from Souther Alternator (in BHM, AL) for $35 incl. tax. Put it back on and works like a charm. Not a big job, easy and straight forward!!

:-)))

 

Giovanni,
What was the original alt?
1. Bosche
2. Paris/Rhone
3. Other.
Did you get the part/# and Manufacturer's name of the Regulator?
TIA

 

Giovanni,
What was the original alt?
1. Bosche
2. Paris/Rhone
3. Other.
Did you get the part/# and Manufacturer's name of the Regulator?
TIA

 

My Alt is Paris Rhone. Aftermarket regulator is a Transpo IP2700. Most websites sells it for $45 and I was amazed to find it locally at a cheaper price. There's more info on Transpo's website at http://195.125.241.148/Catalog/Car_Fr.htm