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Technical => Engine and Transmission => Topic started by: supercharged spaniel on December 17, 2008, 11:38:21 PM

Title: yet another alternator question...
Post by: supercharged spaniel on December 17, 2008, 11:38:21 PM
had the cr on the ramp tonight to put some new exhaust hangers on and had a quick look at the old alternator against the new bosch one i got... oticed on the other side to the pulley the one on the car has  little black connector block with a wire coming out of it and a spade connector which plugs into the alternator...on the new one it doesnt hve this but has two spade connections sticking out..i presume where this little component goes (must have a connector under the black block)...what is it, do i need to transfer it over from the old unit...and why does it not come with a new one?

also..anyone attempted to remove the alternator without removing charger?  we reckon it will come out if you remove the intercooler...
Title: Re: yet another alternator question...
Post by: supercharged spaniel on December 17, 2008, 11:42:21 PM
etka shows the part as a supression condensor?  any ideas?
Title: Re: yet another alternator question...
Post by: giorgio on December 18, 2008, 01:12:29 AM
suppression condensers are normally used to stop electrical interference
Title: Re: yet another alternator question...
Post by: hayesey on December 18, 2008, 09:19:03 AM
yep to stop radio interference, I don't have one on my g40 since there's no radio in it.  I'd like to say the reason is weight reduction but in reality I broke the connector for it years ago  ;D
Title: Re: yet another alternator question...
Post by: supercharged spaniel on December 18, 2008, 10:33:37 AM
well i dont either but shall i just swap it over onto it then anyway?
Title: Re: yet another alternator question...
Post by: vwmk3jon on December 18, 2008, 03:29:24 PM
Iirc matey, we only took the I/C off when we changed my alternator. We did slacken the charger off to give us abit more room but didn't remove it.