Alternative to Denso alternator ?

Bungo · Jan 16th, 2019, 14:54

As title. Don't really want a Denso given their poor quality, so is there a better alternative ?

Yobbo · Jan 16th, 2019, 15:33

Denso make some alright stuff for Jap vehicles to be fair.
But for these cars, Bosch is the one brand I'd trust for electrical components.

Bungo · Jan 16th, 2019, 23:20

many thanks.
Are you saying there is a Bosch alternator for these ?

FunkyMelon · Jan 17th, 2019, 12:59

Google could have answered faster than it took to post that.

There is a Bosch one for my car, S40 T5, on eurocar parts for £424, not sure if it's the same unit throughout all the engines though.

Could probably get a gen Volvo one for less than that price.

EDIT: With MIDMONTH code it drops to £340.

Bungo · Jan 17th, 2019, 15:51

I have been Googling a plenty and it just comes up with Denso or similar basement bargain ones.
It appears Volvo don't do there own as this is the PSA engine. The only Bosch I could find was a reconditioned one and I know it's crucial to get the right amps on these.
Thanks

Yobbo · Jan 17th, 2019, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungo

I have been Googling a plenty and it just comes up with Denso or similar basement bargain ones.
It appears Volvo don't do there own as this is the PSA engine. The only Bosch I could find was a reconditioned one and I know it's crucial to get the right amps on these.
Thanks

Ahhh right okay, I believe the Bosch ones were reserved for the 5-cylinder cars.
Though you may be right in the Denso being the only offering...
To be honest I think many view the alternator as a service item on those engines! My previous 2.0d's popped at around 11 years old!

Bungo · Jan 17th, 2019, 22:20

These alternators seem to have a life of 1K.
I guess if I get 1k from the replacement I'll be driving a dinosaur car :-)
Thanks for the reply

hoks · Jan 17th, 2019, 22:24

Seems like this one from BOSCH is for 2.0d- BOSCH 0 986 049 071

StatusRed · Jan 17th, 2019, 22:45

Worth noting that alternator specs differ also depending on whether you have heated seats etc..

Bungo · Jan 17th, 2019, 22:45

My word, that's very interesting .
buycarparts site had several options and Bosch not badly priced.
Many thanks for that

Jan 16th, 2019, 14:54	#1
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Jan 16th, 2019, 15:33	#2
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Jan 16th, 2019, 23:20	#3
Bungo Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 23:25 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Midlands	many thanks. Are you saying there is a Bosch alternator for these ? __________________ 2008 S40 2.0d R design auto powershift

Jan 17th, 2019, 12:59	#4
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	Google could have answered faster than it took to post that. There is a Bosch one for my car, S40 T5, on eurocar parts for £424, not sure if it's the same unit throughout all the engines though. Could probably get a gen Volvo one for less than that price. EDIT: With MIDMONTH code it drops to £340. __________________ 2006 Volvo S40 T5 SE Sport

Jan 17th, 2019, 15:51	#5
Bungo Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 23:25 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Midlands	I have been Googling a plenty and it just comes up with Denso or similar basement bargain ones. It appears Volvo don't do there own as this is the PSA engine. The only Bosch I could find was a reconditioned one and I know it's crucial to get the right amps on these. Thanks __________________ 2008 S40 2.0d R design auto powershift

Jan 17th, 2019, 22:20	#7
Bungo Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 23:25 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Midlands	These alternators seem to have a life of 1K. I guess if I get 1k from the replacement I'll be driving a dinosaur car :-) Thanks for the reply __________________ 2008 S40 2.0d R design auto powershift

Jan 17th, 2019, 22:24	#8
hoks Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2019 13:54 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Riga	Seems like this one from BOSCH is for 2.0d- BOSCH 0 986 049 071

Jan 17th, 2019, 22:45	#9
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:28 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Worth noting that alternator specs differ also depending on whether you have heated seats etc.. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

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