Stock Altenator alternative?
04-02-2010, 02:55 PM
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Nordschleife Master
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There are kits available. You have to make sure that the belt lines up PERFECTLY with the new alternator.
There are kits available. You have to make sure that the belt lines up PERFECTLY with the new alternator.
The belt does line up in a fore and aft sense. The only problem I had was making the alternator sit straight. I did buy a different alternator than the OP did, so I assume that was my problem. I went with the Auto Zone "Duralast" alternator, so I had to modify the alternator a bit, which the OP did not have to do.
If you follow his post to a T, you shouldn't have any problem with mounting the alternator correctly. (no "kit" needed)
It seems not all of the alternators are built exactly the same, so different modifications are needed..... but its not difficult enough to require a kit.
I was just reading my posts in the original thread
. It took a bit of work, but my posts were done with some "dramatic effect". FWIW, my alternator has been on for about 15,000 miles (I drive a lot), and I've had no problems what so ever.
04-02-2010, 03:17 PM
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04-02-2010, 03:20 PM
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04-02-2010, 03:42 PM
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Drifting
Something to consider. Know that folks like CEP and others would not create a bracket and alternator kits if an idiot could simply grind a few areas and bolt it in with out knows issues if not done correctly.
