S2 Alternator.
S2 Alternator.
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F908 Tim

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740 posts

268 months

Wednesday 31st January 2007
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Hi guys.
My alternator is rumbling a bit and think the brushes are getting worn.
13.9 volts is the high rather than 14.4 recommended.
Not much joy jetting replacement brushes locally but someone might know who to call?

Tried several Exchange Alternator places on the www and they are coming in at £100 + VAT + Delivery + £50 deposit. bit steep!

Parts list says Lucas LRA 125. Can anyone confirm or put me onto a cheaper reconditioner/exchange place please?

paulhibb

20 posts

238 months

Wednesday 31st January 2007
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did mine last month s2 2.9 ex/recon ref lrb 209 £82 inc vat

F908 Tim

Original Poster:

740 posts

268 months

Thursday 1st February 2007
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That sounds a bit better. Any details Paul?

nawarne

3,178 posts

289 months

Thursday 1st February 2007
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Tim,
What about the local Halfrauds OR your local motor factors? Did mine about 4 years ago on the V8S (bigger alternator?) and I paid about £75 exchange and promised to return the old one as soon as.
Had to change the pulley wheel over which was a bit of a sod - but nothing that a bit of scaffold tube as an extension to the socket couldn't handle.
Good luck. Nick

F908 Tim

Original Poster:

740 posts

268 months

Thursday 1st February 2007
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My local parts factors guys, who are normally very good, tell me Lucas LRA 125 is not even listed and LRB 209 is listed but at £150 plus VAT!!! yikes
More help please...

paulhibb

20 posts

238 months

Friday 2nd February 2007
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hi tim abit more info minoern ltd20 the broadleys clay cross derbyshire tel no is 01246864800 tillreceipt part number altaea 2209 he siad it was for a ford granada i asked was it a 90 amp yes perfect fit it was £82.24 inc vat this was on the 06/01/07

F908 Tim

Original Poster:

740 posts

268 months

Saturday 3rd February 2007
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Thats better, will give them a call. Thanks Paul.

clarenceboddiger

1,398 posts

244 months

Sunday 4th February 2007
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Out of interest I have a brand new Lucas Alternator CA178H for a Landrover S2 2.5 Diesel,as I have the bonnet off I had a quick side by side and the dimensions seem the same but these cost £35-40 exchange.May be an option for the future and could do away with the bloody stupid no charge initially below 2500k RPM set up.I havent tried it but I cant see why the connections couldnt be adapted 2 Large Spade conectors + 1 original Small would appear to be all the mods needed for the Lucas unit. Anyone done it before??? or any thoughts???? I'm not sure why the Bosch unit connects on the stud and not the spade terminals???.