Alternator query

toddao · Post by **toddao** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:41 am

would an alternator from a GTI fit on my 19TRD? Been offered a new one. Cheers

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:59 pm

Yes the alternator itself should be the same breed for XU-8 valves. Its the fitting and belt tensioning method that differs.

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 12:39 am

might want to check the current rating!

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:33 pm

Vanny wrote:might want to check the current rating!

- as mentioned in haynes & parts lists.
- but dont mean a thing in DK/UK main lands - as you never get several winter months below -20deg.

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:44 pm

AndersDK wrote: as you never get several winter months below -20deg.

Or you have a sound system which requires a heavy draw from the battery.