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Date:         Sun, 8 Feb 2009 07:21:31 -0500
Reply-To:     Roger VanTill <motelvw@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger VanTill <motelvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: alternator lifespan
In-Reply-To:  <00ca01c98958$2734f840$6401a8c0@PROSPERITY>
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Where is a good place to pick up a spare brush package/regulator unit? Would a FLAPS have this?

On 2/7/09, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > 'semi indefinitely in my experience. > though, quality of rebuilt units varies. > I always and only use Bosch rebuilt alternators, > and I also carry a spare good used one on long trips. > as well as a spare 'brush package/voltage regulator' unit too. > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "azsun99" <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 10:47 AM > Subject: alternator lifespan > > > > > In light of Loren's experience, what is the approximate life span of a > > late model > > alternator, it's brushes and regulator, assuming the belt is properly > > tensioned and > > the van doesn't see a lot of time on dusty roads or in other adverse > > conditions? > > > > Jerry > > >

-- Roger '89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" '90 Audi 90


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