Date:         Sat, 22 Jul 2000 06:38:39 -0700
Reply-To:     Joel Cort <joel_cort@yahoo.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joel Cort <joel_cort@yahoo.com>
Subject:      Re: Alternator Bearings?
Comments: To: A Kimmons <akimmons@houston.rr.com>
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Assuming it is just a bearing and brushes replacement then this is an
OK DIY job.  If it requires electronics then you are better off
taking it to an expert and pay the 100+ bucks

The Bus Depot sells one of the 2 bearings, for the rear of the
Alternator, as well as the replacement brushes.  ($15)
You can get the front bearing (the one supporting the shaft closest
to the pulley) at most FLAPs.  It is the same part as for a Jetta or
Pussat alternator and runs about $25.

As far as doing it yourself you may need a good clean work area to
capture the little screws, some sore of a puller to get 1/2 of the
assembly off the rest of the alternator and then go for it.  Good
exploded picture in Bentley.  You may need to solder the brushes on
the retainer, depending on your requirements.

So let's see you could be out $40 or so in parts + your time and your
potential damaging of the alternator ramroding a screwdriver trying
to get things appart or you could be out ~$120-~$150 for a good
rebuilt from any of the fine VW parts vendors.  What is your time
worth?
Either way you have to take it out of the van and replace it.  Hey
good time to change the fan belts!

Good luck,

Joel

--- A Kimmons <akimmons@houston.rr.com> wrote:
> I need to replace the bearings in my Alternator.
> Anyone have experience with this?
> Should I do it myself?
> OR
> Take it to a Alternator place to be rebuilt?
>
> IF this is a DIY job, does anyone know the parts numbers?
>
> THANKS A LOT, LIST!
> YA'LL ARE THE BEST!


=====
Joel
89 Syncro Westy - CinnabarVan
Rochester NY.

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