Alternator Choices?

[Mr_Accord]

The alternator on my mothers beetle just bit the dust and I've been shopping around for a replacement 90A alter. So far these are the only three that stand out... Which one would you take.

-Bosch locally rebuilt $223 - 1yr warranty
-AC Delco Rebuilt $292 - Lifetime warranty
-Valeo Brand New - $341 - 1yr warranty

 

[Food Scientist]

Before you purchase one of those go to rockauto.com Found far more choices and hopefully save some coin.

 

[scurvy]

What engine is in her Beetle?

I would take the local Bosch rebuild, if it is indeed a Bosch rebuild (not just a Bosch core rebuilt with chinesium parts).

 

[Mr_Accord]

Its the 2.0L 8V. I'm in Canada and Rockauto is in the states so it would be an expensive shipping bill and would kill any savings.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: scurvy
What engine is in her Beetle?

I would take the local Bosch rebuild, if it is indeed a Bosch rebuild (not just a Bosch core rebuilt with chinesium parts).


I doubt a local rebuilder would use Chinese parts. Local rebuilders would be my first choice.

But I would bring in the alternator to a local rebuilder. Maybe he can find something simple like a brush or diode bridge. It may be cheaper to repair yours.

 

[eljefino]

For that kind of money I'd get a junkyard one. Yeah it'll have some miles but hopefully be built better. Maybe find a VW forum that lists cross references or "will fits"?

 

[SrDriver]

Check with a local rebuild shop. Should cost a lot less. Junk yard is an option too.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: scurvy
What engine is in her Beetle?

I would take the local Bosch rebuild, if it is indeed a Bosch rebuild (not just a Bosch core rebuilt with chinesium parts).


+1

 

[crazyoildude]

we happen to have a shop about a mile away from my shop that rebuilds them,, I had one done from a vw a few months ago and paid $135.00
Auto parts wanted $190.00 with my discount.

 

[mechtech2]

Bosch rebuild.

 

[scurvy]

Originally Posted By: Mr_Accord
Its the 2.0L 8V.


Which year, and if possible, engine code? There are 10 different 2.0 liter 8 valve engines available in the New Beetle.

FWIW, VW has used alternators made by Valeo, Bosch & Hitachi. Valeo & Bosch have replaceable (but different) voltage regulators. Hitachis do not. The voltage regulator is often all that's needed to get the alternator back working again.

 

[Mr_Accord]

2004 Beetle engine:BGD. Its a Bosch 90A