Alternator

[njg02]

Any one changed one or had issues? My battery light is on and the manual says 'alternator'. I'm checking fuses and am going to see if I can see the coupling to see what it looks like. The coupling hasn't been changed yet. Hopefully it's something simple.
My mechanic hasn't done one yet and reckons my van is too young(165k) to have a crook alternator.

Neil

[Transporter]

Here is it http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f136...ail-36971.html The elastic couplings are replaced every 120,000km

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[njg02]

So, found the alternator and accompanying couplings. Can turn coupling to alternator by end of fingers and alternator turns. When the motor runs the alternator don't. What are the logical issues here. Stripped coupling outer or stripped shaft. Looks like the alt will be ok.
Next question. Will Christmas be cancelled to get her fixed?

[Transporter]

A lot of the cost will be in a labour time. Try contact gtimk5 he will know approx. cost and can point you to your closest independent VW specialist.

[njg02]

Thanks Transporter. I've sent gtimk5 a note for some advice. I'll give my mech a hoy first thing tomorrow.

[Umai Naa!!]

VW suggests about 2.5 hours to do the job. while you're at it, do the one for the air conditioning compressor too, as it's in the way.

The couplings are about $150pr from memory.