Need new alternator

[Winnie]

It just seems weird, with the internal fan and all. Will see what Rodney thinks I reckon.

Motorculture... Let's try this again!

[nissannewby]

How much power do you use, and how big are your batteries? Can your batteries handle a 100A output?


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

Battery size doesn't affect alternator choice. An alternator with a higher output will run your accessories while still being able to charge your battery. Petrol alternators generally have a higher output as they have to run a spark ignition system. To small of an alternator and your batteries won't be sufficiently charged while running your accessories resulting in flat batteries.

It just seems weird, with the internal fan and all. Will see what Rodney thinks I reckon.

Motorculture... Let's try this again!

Winnie I cringe every time I see your name pop up in the auto elec thread lol. Go the one from patrol apart at least it is more likely to fit without any issues and easier for you being near that area if you need to take it back etc etc.

[Winnie]

I'm thinking that for the same reason mate. Does it make you cringe when I tell you I will change the alternator myself? Haha

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

[nissannewby]

I'm thinking that for the same reason mate. Does it make you cringe when I tell you I will change the alternator myself? Haha

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

Very cringe worthy. Just make sure you have an extinguisher handy when doing so.

[Winnie]

I'll keep your number on speed dial
"mat the car is on fire how do I fix it? "

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

[MudRunnerTD]

I have the Patrolapart 120 on my GQ and very happy.

You want as much as you can get mate if your going to be doing a heap of winching as it sux the life outta it.

120 for sure

[Winnie]

Thanks daz. It's a GQ I won't be doing much winching! Haha ha. Have a look at my twin set up and if you want it I will come over one day and we can do the swap.

Motorculture... Let's try this again!

[mudnut]

Five year warranty is a big plus, Winnie. Before buying I would be researching if any forum members have bought from that mob?

[Ben-e-boy]

Thanks daz. I'm soft and wont drive big red, and dont have long arms so I won't be doing much winching! Haha ha. Have a look at my twin set up and if you want it I will come over one day and we can do the swap.

Motorculture... Let's try this again!

Sorry it was just there for the taking lmfao

[Yendor]

It just seems weird, with the internal fan and all. Will see what Rodney thinks I reckon.

Motorculture... Let's try this again!

Internal fan alternators have been around for ages, that's nothing to worry about.

Both alternators seem similar except for the price.

I think Patrolapart is more likely to look after you if the alternator has problems