Alternator woes

Screamingholt · rice boy Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 15

does anyone know how I can fit an externally regulated alternator to my TD waggon. I ask this cause a new internal reged alt. is only like 150 bucks, whereas I can only find "rebuilt" external models. and the cheapest of them is like 400 bucks!!

I thank anyone who can help in advance

PinkBitz · petrol head Joined: 13 Apr 2002 Posts: 1594

why do u want a dearer one for?

Screamingholt · rice boy Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 15

sorry my bad was meant to be the other way round. I HAVE an external job and want to goto an internal one

Winterheart · tinkerer Joined: 04 Dec 2002 Posts: 144

It is possible to change a gemini from an external voltage regulator to an internal voltage regulator alternator, however, I don't know how to do it. One of my local sparky's here has done it on a friends TF using a Bosch 65A internally regulated alternator. If memory serves, it only cost him about $200-$250 range, which included the cost of the alternator and the modifications required to fit it. Might pay to have a chat with your local auto sparkies and see if they can give you a rough pricing. Just my thoughts. Cheers Smile

Poida · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 12:28 am Post subject: Re: Alternator woes

why not get a stock TE-TG unit from a wreckers and use it? No need to spend big bucks...
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Screamingholt · rice boy Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 15

yeah thanks for that winterheart, its appreciated.
I caught up with my local auto sparkie last night. He is gonna do the wiring work so long as I can mount it. I cant see mounting it providing many problems though

Screamingholt · rice boy Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 15

the only prob is that the nearest wreckers is 150 klicks from me Smile

Thats the problem with living in a country town