Slip type Alternator pulley, WHY?????

dieselup

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Joined
Nov 21, 2004
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97 jetta
Is the only reason that there is a slip type pulley on the alternator to keep the noise level down? or is it more important than that?
And why is there a 120 amp alternator on a Jetta?
 

compu_85

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La Conner, WA
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... None :S
Why 120 amps? Think, 4 engine glow plugs, plus 3 coolant glow plugs, plus headlights, plus engine management. That's a LOT of amps.

-J
 
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