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Date:         Fri, 24 Jan 1997 11:08:32 -0800
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From:         Bill Protzek <bprotzek@cdsnet.net>
Subject:      Re: dieselalternator, same?

Robert Cronin wrote:
> 
> Another problem for me! Yea! :(  simple question: is the alternator in
> my diesel the same as the gas models? If not, is it the same as a diesel
> jetta?  The local electric rebuilder wants $90 for rebuilding it, but I
> probably could get a used one under $50 (I hope).
> TIA
> Paul 82 Diesel WestyThe alternator electronics are the same, but the front bearing plate is 
different on the diesel Westy compared to the diesel rabbit.  I have 
taken a diesel or regular rabbit alternator and swapped the Front 
Bearing plates and had everything be just fine.  Sometimes the diesel 
alternator rebuilds  are tough to find.  


Bill
'82 Diesel Westy, '82 Diesel Volvo 240GL
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