westenburgdan
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The Alternator is still producing over 14 volts, but is making a terrible noise, which just became noticeable in the last few days. Maybe alternator clutch needs to be replaced but not alternator? Not sure.
When I look at you tub videos of alternator replacement, the radiator fan, air compressor, belt tensioner, belt, side splash guard, tire, etc. all get removed. My TDI just turned over 180,000 miles, and I suspect that the alternator was never replaced / original equipment, but not sure. I watched it run with the hood open, and there are sparks that happen periodically inside the red wire windings of the alternator, and a wooden dowel for a stethoscope tells me that it is the source of the vibrations and sound.
What also needs to be replaced along with this job while I am at it? the air conditioning compressor I have never run since I bought the car just shy of 163,000 miles. Living in Michigan, I just roll down the windows and wait for colder weather, which always comes. Is there a configuration for by-passing the air compressor with a smaller serpentine belt?
My goal with this golf is to get it to over 300K. It is a manual transmission. I read in another thread on TDI club that the alternator should be a 120A for manual and 90A for automatic? My golf is basic. I don't have a lot of amp draws with extra stuff added to the car. It's a daily driver. 17 miles to work, and 17 miles back. Just want a reliable vehicle with no extra thrills, but long life.
Looking for advice on purchase of 120A, 90A, replacing other items along with this job of replacing the alternator. Any makes / models of alternators better than the others? Thinking of Bosch or Valeo.
When I look at you tub videos of alternator replacement, the radiator fan, air compressor, belt tensioner, belt, side splash guard, tire, etc. all get removed. My TDI just turned over 180,000 miles, and I suspect that the alternator was never replaced / original equipment, but not sure. I watched it run with the hood open, and there are sparks that happen periodically inside the red wire windings of the alternator, and a wooden dowel for a stethoscope tells me that it is the source of the vibrations and sound.
What also needs to be replaced along with this job while I am at it? the air conditioning compressor I have never run since I bought the car just shy of 163,000 miles. Living in Michigan, I just roll down the windows and wait for colder weather, which always comes. Is there a configuration for by-passing the air compressor with a smaller serpentine belt?
My goal with this golf is to get it to over 300K. It is a manual transmission. I read in another thread on TDI club that the alternator should be a 120A for manual and 90A for automatic? My golf is basic. I don't have a lot of amp draws with extra stuff added to the car. It's a daily driver. 17 miles to work, and 17 miles back. Just want a reliable vehicle with no extra thrills, but long life.
Looking for advice on purchase of 120A, 90A, replacing other items along with this job of replacing the alternator. Any makes / models of alternators better than the others? Thinking of Bosch or Valeo.