Date:         Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:28:48 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Higher output alternator?
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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
>