How many Owners replaced antiquated Valeo 90A alternator on 4 cyl cars?
How long do they last?
Are they all failing the same way?
Your story?
How long do they last?
Are they all failing the same way?
Your story?
I bought the car July 2011. Started driving Oct 2011 after refresh. In Dec 2011, alternator failed during 4 hour stop/go tourist trip to San Francisco. The engine temps were assumed to be very hot, causing the black goo to drip and interfere with the stator/commutators. Ironically, it was a fairly cool day in San Francisco - ambient temps in the low 60s, but the 'taxi' mode of driving slow with stops apparently were not Valeo-friendly.How many replaced the OE 90A alternator on 4 cyl cars?
How long do they last?
Are they all failing the same way?
Are V8 alts better?
Your story?
Bosch alternator has only 5 more Amps! Why bother? It is the same amount of pain to install 200A machine, which BTW has ~same dimensions. Why not to go full monty?AL48X is not my favourite. Not enough power.
FYI, new gadget:
Balmar UBB Universal Adjustment Arm with Belt Buddy Tensioner device
Balmar UBB Universal Adjustment Arm with Belt Buddy Tensioner
ALSO, see post #229 here: https://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f1...ted-esprit-specific-items-101095/index12.html
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