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outcaststudios
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 Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 7:42 am Post subject: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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i searched but couldnt find. if theres a thread already please direct me to it. replacing the Alternator in a JX TD tach is driven from the alt...anyone have a good source for new? thank you.
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crazyvwvanman
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| Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 10:52 am Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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There are some variations in the JX alternators.
You need to give some more info about yours.
Pictures front and rear would help.
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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| outcaststudios wrote: |
| i searched but couldnt find. if theres a thread already please direct me to it. replacing the Alternator in a JX TD tach is driven from the alt...anyone have a good source for new? thank you. |
You can easily mount a similar Bosch alternator from that era, maybe modify the tensioner. Reuse your pulleys . On mine I had mounted a 90A from an Audi 90 back then. Pretty sure stock was 65A on the JX.
The W connector is what drives your tach, but you can always add it, tap into one of the phases of the alternator if you can't find one.
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outcaststudios
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| Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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| ALIKA T3 wrote: |
| outcaststudios wrote: |
| i searched but couldnt find. if theres a thread already please direct me to it. replacing the Alternator in a JX TD tach is driven from the alt...anyone have a good source for new? thank you. |
You can easily mount a similar Bosch alternator from that era, maybe modify the tensioner. Reuse your pulleys . On mine I had mounted a 90A from an Audi 90 back then. Pretty sure stock was 65A on the JX.
The W connector is what drives your tach, but you can always add it, tap into one of the phases of the alternator if you can't find one. |
yeah i was wondering if there is a substitute i can get easily..
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crazyvwvanman
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| Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 4:00 pm Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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I think there is and I might give you part numbers but not without some more info from you.
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yeah i was wondering if there is a substitute i can get easily.. |
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outcaststudios
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| Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 4:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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| crazyvwvanman wrote: |
I think there is and I might give you part numbers but not without some more info from you.
Mark
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yeah i was wondering if there is a substitute i can get easily.. |
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ALIKA T3
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crazyvwvanman
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| Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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Sorry, I've looked for that version of the later 65 amp alternator myself but haven't yet found an exact match in the US.
There are a couple options with a "W" lead. The hole for the belt tensioner bracket arm is in a different spot though so a different tensioner arm is needed.
I hope someone can point us to an exact match.
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 12:04 am Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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Please post if you find a North American solution. I ended you adding the W wire to a GoWesty alternator - fairly easy but a bit of a process.
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outcaststudios
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 7:49 am Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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| If the bearings are good, you could probably just replace the brush/regulator assembly and get going again. |
yeah the last time it crapped out i had it rebuilt, i guess that may ork again, but id rather replace with new at this point. i dont NEED a tach as long as its charging, do you think i could jut swap out the pulley and face from a new bosch 65a with existing and leave the W wire out of it?
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 7:51 am Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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| You should just be able to use a mk2 golf/Jetta diesel or TD alternator. |
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 8:49 am Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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| In the past I have bought things like this on German Bay and used a re-mailer so I had a shipping address in Germany. I saw this alternator listed on E-bay |
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 11:56 am Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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Yes you can prolly swap the pulleys.
For a Jetta alternator, bc the ear is not clocked or cast the same way, either see if you can reclock the alternator or make a tensioner with 2 legs, one from a WBX, like a compass.
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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Isn't this the same alternator as the one for an '82 1.6D? As in get it from rockauto for peanuts?
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outcaststudios
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 5:35 pm Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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| ALIKA T3 wrote: |
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Isn't this the same alternator as the one for an '82 1.6D? As in get it from rockauto for peanuts?
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No the connection is different I thinks but it could be made to work. |
thanks for posting that picture of the brackets, thats super helpful, i just ordered one from flea bay that should do the trick!
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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Interesting. I didn't realize the electrical terminations were different.
https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/t3-parts/engine/diesel-cs-ky-jx/starting-charging.html - This might be a good resource for you or anyone else who stumbles across this. Different alternators, brackets, terminals, and even brushes/voltage regulators. |
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| Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 7:11 am Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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If you already have one that's not working just have it rebuilt by a starter/alt repair shop.
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| Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 7:19 am Post subject: Re: 1.6 TD JX - Where to get new alternator in the U.S.? |
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| outcaststudios wrote: |
yeah the last time it crapped out i had it rebuilt, i guess that may work again, but id rather replace with new at this point. ..... |
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