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<blockquote data-quote="Lee36328" data-source="post: 254636" data-attributes="member: 113"><p>Thank you for your kind, undeserved words, friend. Am just another car-mad bloke sharing information and experience.</p><p></p><p><strong>Alternators - Bosch and Valeo</strong></p><p></p><p>Many of our cars come with standard Bosch. The alternative currently available is from Valeo, a French supplier.</p><p></p><p>Here's a look at the two, both 140 amp. Bosch is on the left, and Valeo on the right.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_00360036.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>Note that the Valeo alternator has a different sized pulley. Make sure the pulley comes with it, or else the belt that fits the Bosch will not fit the Valeo.</p><p></p><p>View from the back.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_00370037.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>The alternator runs very hot. Check out the monster cooling fins on the valeo.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_03010050.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Benefits of an alternator in good condition :</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">better ignition - better throttle response</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">no alternator 'hum'</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">ICE sounds better</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">even the auto gearbox will shift smoother, the 'kick' prevalent in older gearbox will be reduced or eliminated</li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lee36328, post: 254636, member: 113"] Thank you for your kind, undeserved words, friend. Am just another car-mad bloke sharing information and experience. [B]Alternators - Bosch and Valeo[/B] Many of our cars come with standard Bosch. The alternative currently available is from Valeo, a French supplier. Here's a look at the two, both 140 amp. Bosch is on the left, and Valeo on the right. [IMG]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_00360036.jpg[/IMG] Note that the Valeo alternator has a different sized pulley. Make sure the pulley comes with it, or else the belt that fits the Bosch will not fit the Valeo. View from the back. [IMG]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_00370037.jpg[/IMG] The alternator runs very hot. Check out the monster cooling fins on the valeo. [IMG]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_03010050.jpg[/IMG] Benefits of an alternator in good condition : [LIST=1] [*]better ignition - better throttle response [*]no alternator 'hum' [*]ICE sounds better [*]even the auto gearbox will shift smoother, the 'kick' prevalent in older gearbox will be reduced or eliminated[/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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