alternators ... talk to me

1. unreal106 Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Dudley Posts: 1634 106 GTI

   #1 21st March 2013, 07:20

   right so on the look out for a brand new alternator not a recon one i would like brand new.
   
   there are two types a 70 A one and an 80 A one which one should I get its a 1998 single plug car GTI
2. axsaxoman Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2003 Scotland Posts: 3380

   #2 21st March 2013, 08:18

   a brand new one will cost over £200+vat
   price will not vary much between 70+80amp units
   80 amp is later spec
3. user_17444 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Netherlands Posts: 154 Saxo VTR '96(K.I.A.) Saxo 16V VTS '01

   #3 21st March 2013, 08:30

   Over 200?? Over here alternators are 56 GBP inc VAT...
   
   Over here alternators are 56 GBP inc VAT...
   
   80 amps, brand new
4. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

   #4 21st March 2013, 08:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Rowan Over 200?? Over here alternators are 56 GBP inc VAT... Over here alternators are 56 GBP inc VAT... 80 amps, brand new

   It'll be a recon unless its from citreon.
5. user_17444 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Netherlands Posts: 154 Saxo VTR '96(K.I.A.) Saxo 16V VTS '01

   #5 21st March 2013, 08:46

   recon as in reconditioned?
6. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

   #6 21st March 2013, 09:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Rowan recon as in reconditioned?

   Yeah, personally I see no difference but hey ho.
7. user_17444 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Netherlands Posts: 154 Saxo VTR '96(K.I.A.) Saxo 16V VTS '01

   #7 21st March 2013, 09:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by wadoryu Yeah, personally I see no difference but hey ho.

   Me neither.
   And even if they would be a bit inferior, you can still use up 4 of them for the price of 1 new from Citroen
8. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

   #8 21st March 2013, 09:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Rowan Me neither. And even if they would be a bit inferior, you can still use up 4 of them for the price of 1 new from Citroen

   Exactly
9. unreal106 Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Dudley Posts: 1634 106 GTI

   #9 21st March 2013, 12:44

   SO ideally a 70 A one
10. smiith Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz

    #10 21st March 2013, 13:06

    I don't see the problem with Recon units.. They put new parts in, and replace most of the innards.. Chances of one breaking any time soon is slim
11. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #11 21st March 2013, 13:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smiith I don't see the problem with Recon units.. They put new parts in, and replace most of the innards.. Chances of one breaking any time soon is slim

    As above & you`ll still get a 1yr warranty,bought mine from eurocarparts took in the old one & got some money off the new one.
12. unreal106 Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Dudley Posts: 1634 106 GTI

    #12 22nd March 2013, 16:04

    previous experience with re con ones never seemed as good and fail quickly
    
    so for the extra 40 its worth a new one i think - I know this doesn't guarantee it wont fail however piece of mind!