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On 23 Aug 97, Wojciech Dawicki wrote:
> My genarator died yesterday, now I have a delema. Should I get a
> used one for $30 or buy a rebilt one for $120. There is also the
> convertion to an alternator. Help. :-(
How do you know that you need a whole new generator? Or could it be
the regulator or just the brushes (avery cheap part of the
generator.)
> I there a way of judging the condition of a genaraton with out
> actualy having it in the car. Also is there some kind of a trick for
> removing or instaling the belt.
The easiest way is in the car, because that saves you the trouble of
removing it. If you have it out take it to an automotive electric
shop and see what they will charge to test it. They might do it for
free if they thought you might let them fix it, so see what they
would charge to fix it.
These things are really rather simple, but if you're not comfortable
with electrical things, take it to someone who is. Keep in mind that
the generator may be fine and you may just need something else
simple.
At any rate, if you just want a well functioning electrical systtem,
fix the system you've got. If you've got lots of money, time and
patience, you could look into an alternator conversion. This is NOT
THE SAME as the conversion for a Beetle! I don't know where one
might find such a thing, although apparently there were some unusual
t3-like vehicles that came out of Brazil with alternators.
How about the Aussie-built T3s; did any of them come with
alternators?
Jim
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Melissa Kepner Jim Adney
Laura Kepner-Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin
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