The stock WBX alternators are 90 amp, as are most of the gas inline VW engine alts after about 1984. Once A/C became almost standard so did the bigger alts. I would use the 90 amp on an inline engine, just to make it the most common for servicing. Mark
Don Hanson wrote: > It's my understanding that most VW Van alternators are like 65amps? I'm > guessing that is what I have... a Bosch rebuild..That is what is on my > inline 4 Golf motor in my 84 van. ........... > > What say you electrical guys? Go with the bigger output alternator? I > have power "nothing" > in my van if that makes a difference.. > > Don Hanson > |
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