Electrics: 70: - Smoking alternator

S70Smith · May 21st, 2017, 07:56

Ok, my T5 is misbehaving again, I went to where its stored yesterday to move it out to begin replacing the Rad, when I could see smoke coming from under the bonnet! quicker inspection shows it was coming from the alternator!!.

Can anyone recommend a good place for a rebuild in or near Kent? New look painfully expensive, and what should the output be when looking at new?

Many thanks in advance for any help

rogerb · May 21st, 2017, 15:49

The output amps varied, most pre me7 cars , I.e. Up to mid 1998 had 100Amp a few without a/c and with manual gearbox had 80Amp.
The me7 cars normally had a 120 amp.
The mounts are completely different on the me7 cars.
Well you are at it , it is probably worth checking or changing the drive belt and tensioning assembly.

Roger

May 21st, 2017, 07:56	#1
S70Smith Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 21:23 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brands Hatch View Photos By: S70Smith	Smoking alternator Ok, my T5 is misbehaving again, I went to where its stored yesterday to move it out to begin replacing the Rad, when I could see smoke coming from under the bonnet! quicker inspection shows it was coming from the alternator!!. Can anyone recommend a good place for a rebuild in or near Kent? New look painfully expensive, and what should the output be when looking at new? Many thanks in advance for any help

May 21st, 2017, 15:49	#2
rogerb Lets take it to bits Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2023 09:01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Wellingborough	The output amps varied, most pre me7 cars , I.e. Up to mid 1998 had 100Amp a few without a/c and with manual gearbox had 80Amp. The me7 cars normally had a 120 amp. The mounts are completely different on the me7 cars. Well you are at it , it is probably worth checking or changing the drive belt and tensioning assembly. Roger

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