alternator

[gavh182]

hi everyone, new to ClioSport so just wondering if anyone could help me, my alternator has gone on my 2005 182, does anybody know if a 172 alternator will fit? thanks.

 

[Fred@BTM]

same alternator, different part number (weird i know)

only difference is the 182 has the better metal pulley, the 172 plastic ones do break (especially if the mechanic is a mong)

they're about £200 new, i would recommend going for a new one with a warranty as its a relativley big job to do

 

[gavh182]

sory but is the pulley what the belt goes round as i have just purchased a used one for £40 and it is all metal?

 

[Fred@BTM]

yup, the ribbed bit

what part number do you have on there A13VI300??

 

[gavh182]

yeah thats the 1

 

[Fred@BTM]

that's a late 172/182 unit, winner!

(but 2nd hand alternators are a false economy!)

 

[gavh182]

what do you mean by false economy? will it be ok to get me by for a bit?

 

[Fred@BTM]

you'll see what i mean when you come to fit it

by false economy i mean - great its cost you £40

but its a 2.2 hour job for a pro to fit (probably 3-4hours for an amateur)

hence if it lasts 6months you'll be a bit pissed off having to take the car apart AGAIN!

 

[gavh182]

im a common custormer with a local garage and he says he will do labour for £60, from what ive been told and read on here thats not bad for the amount of work to fit 1

 

[Fred@BTM]

we'd be double that! So yeah good deal, he'll regret saying £60 if its his first one!

 

[gavh182]

haha, yeah i think it may be as he asked me to take car down so he could check it out. i printed a few notes out off here where people say how to fit the alternator, and he said he could do it for £60/70, £60 if he can. thanks for the quick replies and your help!

 

[Stephen16vGSi]

we'd be double that! So yeah good deal, he'll regret saying £60 if its his first one!

this is true.. i just removed one today... not good at all

 

[Dan519]

I charged £67.50 (1.5 hours) to fit one just today.

I do however have my special BADASS tensioner tool, without which (and if the tensioner isn't newish or being replaced) you'll struggle like buggery

In my opinion, take the opportunity to fit a new genuine tensioner kit