Fastlane
»
Holden Forums
»
Holden General Discussion
»
Alternator suggestions for a EJ please
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/05/2006(UTC)
Posts: 68
|
Hi all.
ive got a 138 grey and the alternator died recently, and i managed to drain the battery before sorting it was the alternator that was kaput not the old battery.
anyway... what would people recommend i fit in place of the existing Alternator?
I had a sparky wire up one- for some reason he put in a nissan sunny one?- so any suggestions?
or should i just go for a early 70s one?
Thanks in advance,
Joel
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 6,114
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 219 time(s) in 199 post(s)
|
EJ 138 Grey motors didnt have an alternator originally.
Either you have a generator or someone has fitted some type of alternator from a later model.
If you are a stickler for originality have the generator rebuilt. If your car is a daily driver or it is modified, then just fit a Bosch alternator with an integral regulator. They are relatively cheap to purchase, new.
Dr Terry |
If at first you don't succeed, just call it Version 1.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/05/2006(UTC)
Posts: 68
|
Thanks dr Terry. yep when i was putting it on the road i couldnt find someone who was willing to rebuild my generator.
its my daily drivers, so i might opt for the bosch one.
Woul any particular model be better than others?
the rough pricing ive got from bursons was around the $300+ mark, which seemed a bit high.
Thanks
Joel
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 2,898
Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)
|
Supercheap had brand new Bosch BX series ones for about $200 which is more reasonable.
If you want a brand new one and you cant get a Bosch for about $200 look up your local Ingram dealer as they made accurate copies of Bosch alternators for a reasonable cost.
If at first you dont succeed then skydiving is not for you. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fastlane
»
Holden Forums
»
Holden General Discussion
»
Alternator suggestions for a EJ please
Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.
