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3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« on: 24 July 2013, 22:07:15 »
Can anyone help with the above?
Required is a 140a alternator for a 3.2. As long as it works, and the bearings are ok...it'll do...not asking for much am I?  ::)
The current one makes a terrible whining noise, and has very little life left I imagine.

Ideally, local to Oxford so I can pick up...but if not then I'll take a trip.

I would buy new, but after seeing the hassle Chris had with getting the correct one, I probably won't bother.
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #1 on: 24 July 2013, 22:10:10 »
Must be something in the air :o ...Just got mine back today and fitted after being repaired ( the 3.2 120a version )
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #2 on: 24 July 2013, 22:41:35 »
Ive got a 3.2 with an alternator on it.Not sure if its 140A,but can check.
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #3 on: 24 July 2013, 22:46:51 »
Quote from: Albitz on 24 July 2013, 22:41:35
Ive got a 3.2 with an alternator on it.Not sure if its 140A,but can check.

Thanks Albs  :y
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #4 on: 24 July 2013, 23:02:04 »
Would be worth getting your existing unit refurbished as a spare or selling it to me so I can refurbish it as a spare!
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #5 on: 24 July 2013, 23:05:05 »
Knowing what you've got in mind for it, you need all 140 amps :-X
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #6 on: 24 July 2013, 23:38:25 »
Customer ones are 120amp on the face lift elites. These are no longer available and the 140 amp is the part you "should" get from vx, if they label it up correctly.

Referring is the cheaper option of you know where to send it, or where to get the parts for diy. Kev has details of a parts supplier. Or Mr omega man sent his off locally.

Bit of a delay waiting for parts to arrive I guess, but you pays your money.... :)

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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #7 on: 24 July 2013, 23:40:50 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 July 2013, 23:38:25
Customer ones are 120amp on the face lift elites. These are no longer available and the 140 amp is the part you "should" get from vx, if they label it up correctly.

Referbing is the cheaper option if you know where to send it, or where to get the parts for diy. Kev has details of a parts supplier. Or Mr omega man sent his off locally.

Bit of a delay waiting for parts to arrive I guess, but you pays your money.... :)


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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #8 on: 25 July 2013, 08:10:51 »
I have a facelift alternator in the garage, not sure what amps it is though
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #9 on: 25 July 2013, 08:44:30 »
Quote from: Marks Hornby Scape Goat on 25 July 2013, 08:10:51
I have a facelift alternator in the garage, not sure what amps it is though


Out of interest, what the difference between the 120 and the 140 amp alternator ?
Just the regulator ?
If so, can you upgrade a 120 by swapping the regulator's over ?
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #10 on: 25 July 2013, 11:05:14 »
Im sure RobG says the 120a is much more reliable than the 140a. Not sure why though. :-\
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #11 on: 25 July 2013, 14:55:10 »
Quote from: Albitz on 25 July 2013, 11:05:14
Im sure RobG says the 120a is much more reliable than the 140a. Not sure why though. :-\
The one from the 3.0 is more reliable with regards to regulator failure and reg is a lot cheaper too
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #12 on: 25 July 2013, 16:19:52 »
Its a different reg setup (looks a different make), the 120 is MUCH more reliable and cheaper to repair.
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #13 on: 25 July 2013, 16:35:32 »
Quote from: Albitz on 25 July 2013, 11:05:14
Im sure RobG says the 120a is much more reliable than the 140a. Not sure why though. :-\
Within the superior 3.2's there's not much difference. Its the pre face lift Alternator on the v engines that last longer.

(Although my 2.5 failed well early if that the same part)
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #14 on: 25 July 2013, 16:36:09 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 July 2013, 16:35:32
Quote from: Albitz on 25 July 2013, 11:05:14
Im sure RobG says the 120a is much more reliable than the 140a. Not sure why though. :-\
Within the superior 3.2's there's not much difference. Its the pre face lift Alternator on the v engines that last longer.

(Although my 2.5 failed well early if that the same part)
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #15 on: 25 July 2013, 19:52:20 »
What would be on the FL 3.0 DPG Plod Im breaking? 120 or 140?
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #16 on: 25 July 2013, 20:24:34 »
Probably 140 amp given the abuse they get... strobes are rather power hungry ::)
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Re: 3.2 140a Alternator WTD
« Reply #17 on: 25 July 2013, 22:46:46 »
The radio equipment takes a fair bit of driving - at least when transmitting!
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