Rettedm Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I have a Valeo alternator in my '91 Caterham with 1700 crossflow. It is time to rebuild the alternator but thought I would ask first if anyone has found a bolt in replacement new alternator as the Valeo is no longer available. Rebuilding a 20 year old alternator is of course the easy option but I would like to put a new one in if I can. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I have known people replace with the smaller type alternators. Try a search on here. http://www.blatchat.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I replaced the alternator on my Crossflow about 3 years ago. I believe it's a Bosch, and is essentially the same size as what I had. It definitely does fit the categorization of "smaller". I'll get the specfic model info tonight and post it here. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rettedm Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks Steve, was it a "bolt in" or did you have to fab brackets? Did the terminals need to be re-wired? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Total "bolt in" with no re-wire. I took it to a local place to be rebuilt (the shaft had a huge amount of vertical movement), and they basically said forget it (after they took it all apart), they happened to have a new replacement unit. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Well, I think it's a Bosch. Can't find the word "Bosch" anywhere on it, nor on the receipt from it's purchase. But the numbers are: 0 120 488 176 And if you Google "Bosch" and that number, it returns an alternator. Interestingly, the Bosch website did not match on the parts search using that number. The main body is roughly 5" in diameter. Hope this helps. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Well, I think it's a Bosch. But the numbers are: 0 120 488 176 And if you Google "Bosch" and that number, it returns an alternator. Interestingly, the Bosch website did not match on the parts search using that number. It could be a 1) part no. 2) assembly no. or 3) subassembly no. I guess it depends on where the number is located. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Racer Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Rettedm I have the exact car, do you find a replacement for the /Valeo Alternator, with same mount and wiring set up. Can you tell me make, model part no, whatever you can. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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