What alternator fits what???

[droopster]

I have a 99vts and my alternator is squeeking and grinding and is not good. Can I fit a vtr alternator to a vts, some people have said yes and others have said no. Also does it matter what mk it is? Cheers for the help.

Mike Cracknell got a new pc today so thanks for the offer but I'm up and running again!!!

[hesslevtr]

think theres diff makes of alternator you will need to get the make and number off yours and match it with 1 you need

[droopster]

I gave my details to halfords and a car garage near me and they said it was £160 and I do not want to pay that as I cannot afford it. There are 2nd hand ones on ebay but are for a vtr which is the only prob.

[hesslevtr]

ask them to give you the number and make and match them up with yours before you buy

what if these second hand ones are fucked

[stebbs1471]

i bought second hand one for mine, off mk1 vtr, supposedly they`re more reliable??? anywho is set me back £40 jus make sure its the same as yours buddy

[DevilDamo]

When I ordered the one before last, the price of a Mk1 VTS alternator was £100 and the Mk2 one was £170 *eeek* Yes... I paid the £170 and a year(ish) down the line, it needed replacing but that god that was done under warranty.

But as Paul said... the only way to have an exact replacement is to take the number on your current one and give that to a car parts garage. They can't do it with the make, model and year as I found out.

The second hand ones are refurbished ones. You would think they wouldn't last as long as a new one but it's pure luck. I had a new one that went wrong. I now have another new one. Will wait for that one to go now.

[jacko18]

well iv got a mk 1 VTR one for sale if you need it PM me.

[droopster]

Hi, cheers jacko18 but after some ringing around today I have found a place that is going to recon mine for me but if it does not go to plan then I may be contacting you lol.

[jacko18]

ok mate thats cool,let me know!