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« on: September 27, 2005, 06:48:00 AM »
Anyone know where I can find a 16v alternator???
Also does anyone know what size bolts hold it on.
I need to get an alternator for a Passat I am looking at.
But I have no idea where to find the cheapest one and if its a junkyard i want to go there prepared.
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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2005, 07:01:03 AM »
A1 Junkyard had like four 16v cars about a month ago.  They go for $15 if I remember correctly.

Otherwise there's the online stuff for like $90+ new.
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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2005, 07:03:45 AM »
Is it for a vehicle you are going to be keeping? If so, then I would go get a new (warranteed) or rebuilt one.

The price list I have for A1 says 9.99... but it's an old list.
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2005, 07:04:35 AM »
anyone know what size bolts???
I need to go buy some wrenches.
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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2005, 07:06:48 AM »
top bolt is a 13mm, the bottom two are 17's, but I always replace them with 8mm allen head bolts...

if you have a semi-clean junk alternator, I have a lifetime warranty at AutoZone...
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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2005, 07:07:18 AM »
yeah its for a car im keeping.
Euro auto parts say they go for $230
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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2005, 07:08:11 AM »
Yeah its clean. The guy has taken awesome care of the car!
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« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2005, 07:54:18 AM »
I was quoting the part from http://www.autohausaz.com/index.html
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« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2005, 08:38:03 AM »
cool thanks. Im working on getting the damn alternator out.
Its a pain trying to work on your car in the street.   :banghead:
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« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2005, 08:44:56 AM »
Probably just needs new brushes if it's not charging.  Replacement does not require that the alternator be removed.
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« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2005, 08:51:52 AM »
so how do i go about doing that?
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« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2005, 09:04:04 AM »
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cool thanks. Im working on getting the damn alternator out.
Its a pain trying to work on your car in the street.   :banghead:


dude, you can get an alternator out in less than 10 minutes, what is the issue?
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« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2005, 09:11:50 AM »
yeah I know. I need to be able to get tto the bolts a bit easier.
Im working on getting it.
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« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2005, 09:53:52 AM »
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yeah I know. I need to be able to get tto the bolts a bit easier.
Im working on getting it.


For the lower right bolt, get an 8 inch extention and do it from beyond the dipstick tube...
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« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2005, 10:10:10 AM »
I got all the bolts out but the damn thing wont come off....
Any suggestions?
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« Reply #15 on: September 27, 2005, 10:20:10 AM »
slowly wiggle it up and down while pulling towards you, that is quite common... actually sometimes just going up and down several times will move it enough to get it off the bracket too!
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