Alternator (90A) [Watercooled Vanagon]

Alternator (90A) [Watercooled Vanagon]

$178.95
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Alternator (90A) [Watercooled Vanagon]
Product: GVW-AL33-N
Works With: 1983-1991
Manufacturer: Quality Aftermarket
Availability: Good Stock

$178.95

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Brand-new, high-quality, direct-fit 90A alternator for Vanagon. Sold outright, no core exchange.

Fits: All 1983-91 watercooled Vanagon models.

This is a brand new alternator/regulator assembly. No core charge: nothing for you to return! We worked closely with the manufacturer to produce this very high-quality alternator to replace the original Bosch unit for which there have been no new replacements for many decades. We have verified that this alternator fits and performs as it should.

Pro tips:

The #1 thing that ruins an otherwise good alternator is a bad starting battery. When replacing an alternator, it is imperative that your starting battery has been verified to be in proper working order (fluid and load checked, and not too old; replace if in doubt) and is fully charged. Always check that the charging voltage is within specifications (per the Bentley repair manual) after replacing an alternator. Following these steps will place your charging and starting issues squarely in your rear-view mirror!

Additionally, replacing your alternator presents a great opportunity to upgrade your entire alternator system with our Heavy-Duty Alternator Bracket Kit, Alternator Tension Bundle, Wiring Harness Upgrade, and Alternator Charge Initiation Kit. And of course, always toss on a new V-belt and carry the old one for a spare!
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W.S.

After the Bosch lost a diode I put in an Oreilly lifetime. Oreilly was really good about the lifetime thing, seems like in 5 years they've given me 3 new and I'm taking back another. But I got tired of of the replacement shuffle and the uncertainty so decided to try this. It fit in but it's not quite a Bosch replacement. The Bosch and the Oreilly are a better fit at the connections, they both have a jam nut base so the electrical are not hanging out and the studs are OEM size. The Oreily has really long bell bolt so I always trim one that's aiming at that fuel line. This replacement had bell bolts at are not quite as long as the oreilly but still protrude about twice what is on the Bosch.. So I trimmed that one bolt. I liked the idea of not switching the pulley however I'm not sure the pulley is the right one: the v belt which is new and sits all the way in on all the other pulleys only settles in about 1/2. This means it's going to wear funny and probably not transmit its full power potential. I was finishing after the sun was down so I'm running it that way for now but dreaming of repairing the Bosch. I'd wondering if AI can help me find the right diode plate. So this might be right for you. It comes with an unbranded voltage regulator. I've become very wary of those. Several unfortunate long stories with extra work, towing and cooling system work involved. Really lucky in a way, though. Good luck banning. There's nothing like them.

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Bill L.

Good service and I can fellow up the order easily. Also your parts are comprehensive. Thanks

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Peter K.

My new alternator works great, nice fit, excellent packaging to arrive safe

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Robert M.

Fitment was precise including pulley alignment. A great product out of the box. I hope my DC2DC charger will not stress it out as it did my previous alternator.

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Gordon B.

Actually tested out at 100 AMP max before installation compared to working rebuilt (90A rated from local parts house) testing out at 75AMP. Keeps system out of the danger zone when headlights, fan and brake lights are all on. Oh...and then charging a cell phone.

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Shaun M.

Direct fit not issues

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Patrick R.

Fit just like the Bosch unit it replaced.. The pulley seems to be of higher quality than the Bosch I was running, solid rather than stamped. I'm reading 13.7-14.2 VDC on my ScanGauge while the alternator is spinning, but it bounces around, like normal, depending on the load.

I got one of the geared/toothed adjustment bracket a few years ago, so the install was super easy, especially when you need the belt just a bit tighter, but not too much!

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Nicolas J.
Perfect Fit

Perfect fit and pulley feels like an upgrade over Bosch original.

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George K.
george

Had a situation where i needed your help while installing the unit. Called twice, and "all" your service advisors "were busy with other customers". Eventually got a call back the next day which was no help at all...
George

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Larry S.
I'll keep my fingers crossed!

My mechanic told me my Bosch alternator although throwing off sufficient power could seize up on me & so I put on the recommended Go Westy sold Chinese made replacement. Hard to know what to use these days!!

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jon p.
Alternator bracket update

I installed the Go Westy heavy dutyy alternator bracket with the new go westy alternator and it is a perfect fit, much improved, thanks for the design upgrade.