Alternator Q for the smarter than me

[gaddy]

Hi all I have a GU3 4.2 td the alternator has died , I rang a couple of places today and was told they cannot be reconditioned ? is this true , the numbers are LR1100-705E , I then got a replacement peak branded one ALT2699G It came with a different front pully , gave them a call and the said to change the pully over , my origional pully does not fit ,the shaft lengths are different so am taking it back to them tomorrow , I would prefer to get the origional rebuilt if possible can this be done.

Cheers
Gaddy

[MudRunnerTD]

How much did they sting you for the new one?

Give Parol-a-part in Lilydale a call tomorrow mate for a price. They will do a 70amp (standard) a 90amp and probably a120amp ( not sure about the GU)? Does your have the Vac pump on the back or is the vac pump remotely mounted?

[gaddy]

$390 plus gst I had one price of $700 but will see what happens tomorrow as it is susposed to be a replacement for the origional ,also went to buy new belts as well to find out that the while the alt belt is one size for the GU3 there are 2 different sizes listed for the air and power steer for the same model , pays to take the old ones with you if buying new belts , I wonder how many people have brought a set to carry as spares that wont fit when the time comes

Gaddy

[MudRunnerTD]

Good idea to replace your belts and put the old belts and hoses into your rear quarter panels. They will be there until you need them where ever you may be

Give Patrolapart a call mate and you should get a good price. Note also the potential for an output upgrade.

Cheers MR

[philfree]

Hi i think it should be no vac pump and 100 amp standard (assuming its the same as my 2000 4.2) ive found that they are quite a good alternator built well i only just repaired mine after 325000kays and all i did is bearings and brushes all the patrol hitachi alternators ive seen all of them bar one was brushes and the other did the diodes they shoulld be able to replace the brushes and bearings.

[gaddy]

thanks I will give them a call tomorrow

[gaddy]

yep no vac and 100 amp

Gaddy

[philfree]

I could probably repair yours if you wanted me to but you would have to send it to me if you wanted a spare of have to much trouble with getting a new one thanks

[Yendor]

If you have your old alternator off the vehicle, pull it apart and check the brushes.

If one of the brushes isn't making contact with the slip ring it will be tarnished/burnt.

Normally it's not viable to repair them if it's move then brushes.

[gaddy]

the alternator is off the car I will be taking it with me tomorrow when I take the other back , I figured it might be the brushes , just replacing so as the unit is all new and less likley to fail in the future thanks for the feed back it is much appreciated

Gaddy