Alternator HELP.....

dani1326 · January 09, 2011, 01:23:35 PM

My alternator brack that holds it on has SNAPED :/ I need one kinda fast but do I need a G40 one or I's there an alternative?

Last off where can I get one, I carnt find one on GFS website

Thanks for your help

PeteG40 · January 09, 2011, 03:59:38 PM

try ring dealers

dani1326 · January 10, 2011, 04:43:22 PM

Quote from: PeteG40 on January 09, 2011, 03:59:38 PM
try ring dealers

What AMP I's it ment to be?? 65??

PeteG40 · January 10, 2011, 05:49:14 PM

yeah - but you just said your bracket had snapped...?

youngprodigys · January 10, 2011, 06:28:09 PM

could mean the top of the alternator where it bolts to the bracket.

dani1326 · January 10, 2011, 06:58:39 PM

Quote from: youngprodigys on January 10, 2011, 06:28:09 PM
could mean the top of the alternator where it bolts to the bracket.

That's the one... It's on the alternator where it has snapped.. Any idear what amp they are??

PeteG40 · January 10, 2011, 07:12:54 PM

65amp

dani1326 · January 10, 2011, 07:21:17 PM

Quote from: PeteG40 on January 10, 2011, 07:12:54 PM
65amp

Ahh nice one thanks

youngprodigys · January 11, 2011, 12:50:48 PM

cheaper to buy a scirocco glx one as its the same and not as expensive.
i may be flogging mine (less then 5miles on it) brand new. i need a higher amp alternator then 65amps now

any ideas anyone on if any higher amp alternators exist in a similar fitment???

dani1326 · January 11, 2011, 03:16:31 PM

Quote from: youngprodigys on January 11, 2011, 12:50:48 PM
cheaper to buy a scirocco glx one as its the same and not as expensive.
i may be flogging mine (less then 5miles on it) brand new. i need a higher amp alternator then 65amps now

any ideas anyone on if any higher amp alternators exist in a similar fitment???

Iv got one now thanks, I carnt use a G40 one iv got a vr6 one now as I'm running an EATON charger and a 5pm belt

PeteG40 · January 11, 2011, 03:27:59 PM

the pullies are removable you know? you might need a g40 to physically fit, but swap pullies over with your eaton one

dani1326 · January 11, 2011, 05:30:21 PM

Quote from: PeteG40 on January 11, 2011, 03:27:59 PM
the pullies are removable you know? you might need a g40 to physically fit, but swap pullies over with your eaton one

Nope its a direct fit, iv fitted it today

youngprodigys · January 11, 2011, 06:07:02 PM

interesting! well il be looking for a vr6 alternator for myself then!

what amp is it???