alternator

Morning all. I wanted to ask a question about an alternator for my 300CE. I currently have a 70amp alternator in my car and i wanted to upgrade this to an 80amp or possibly a 90amp alternator. Are there any other merc models that currently run a 80/90amp alternator that will also fit in my CE, I...

hi all can anyone tell me if the alternator is suppose to spin on the inside when the out side is held still.I have a horrible noise coming from the alternator so i took the belt of and checked the pullys and i noticed when i spin the pully and then hold it i can hear it still spinning inside...

Hey All, I have a CLK 230k convert and the alternator seems to have given up the ghost, I'm getting a reading of c18v at the battery when running so seems pretty conclusive. I haven't had a chance to look under the bonnet yet but read you need a special tool to replace the alternator? (is...

Happy many returns of the Christmas and New Year's Day to everyone.Does anybody know what's the difference between A 000 150 17 50 and A 000 150 16 50.Are they the same alternators?Please help!!:dk:

On Sunday the alternator on my 2004 E320 CDI died, so on Monday I started having a go at removing it. The car is a straight 6, 3.2 diesel and the alternator is not water cooled. Everything that I have read says that the alternator comes out from underneath the car but there was no way that on my...

However the battery is showing 13.3 V key off, and 14.1 when running, warm after a half hour drive, which suggests it's in good order and the alternator is charging doesn't it? Any suggestions welcome. Loth to go scratching about underneath in this weather to remove the alternator, esp since...

Does anyone know how the coolant pipe is connected to the alternator in my car? It is a 2002 c220cdi estate. I am trying to remove the alternator, but can't work out how the coolant pipe is connected. It is not mentioned in my Haynes manual.

hi there i have just been recovered with the breakdown service because the alternator is not charging it is the one with the water jacket running around it i have removed the alternator people have talked about fitting a new brush pack to their alternators but i cant find anywhere that a pack...

Ok so I have 2001 230k avantgarde cabriolet. I have been collecting parts for an I.C.E install and will be running the following 1500w monoblock powering two vibe 12" 4x 800w amps powering 8 component speakers with crossover and tweeters Power cap Active crossover Double din DVD player 2...

Getting squeeks from the belt on low rpm when e.g. turning to full lock, belt is new and tightener roll also. Therefor suspecting the alternator freewheel. When i replaced the belt a while ago i spun the pulley by hand and couldn't feel a difference in spinning CW and CCW. In hindsight that...

I wondered if anyone has one of these tools to loan me ? I will pay postage both ways . Its for my 638 alternator :dk: Thanks anyone

Hello People, Advice needed, my 2001 C270 cdi just threw its alternator pulley clean off (yes I did have a little squeek for a few days), well I was wondering if anyone had changed there alternator out??. I made a start and managed to get the alternator disconected from underneath (much...

On trying to trace the problem with ABS brakes I decided to check the charge voltage from the Alternator.It reads 16.13 volts. I am sure this is high which to my mind points to a faulty OVP relay. It would explain the ABS light being on and the reluctant starting.Can anybody tell me what the...

Hi all, i seek the knowledge and wisdom of you Mercedes experts. Mercedes e320 cdi, 2001 Y, W210 engine, i would just like a bit of advice with which way to go with my alternator. 3 or 4 days ago i started hearing a chirping sound from the engine, this was at idle, when i picked up the revs...

Hi all, Just got 3 miles away from home on our way back from manchester and the alternator/battery warning came on, lost power steering etc,etc, managed to limp home and park her up though so that is a bonus! On inspection it seems that when I had the diesel pipe leak it had soaked the...

alright guys,i have a bit of a strange problem with my alternator, whilst driving around the battery light illuminates on dash but on tickover it goes off,but the cars been starting ok. last night we were out with the lights on and wipers and heater and the car stalled and wouldnt start...

Pulling out of a junction and my battery light starts flickering. Queue smell of plasticky and rubber burning along with squeaking. Limped car home and now just left it. Alternator was new only 6 weeks ago. Only done 500 miles. Absolutely fuming. Can't take car back to garage as I got it...

Does anyone know how easy it is to fit a second alternator to a Vario (4.2L)? Thanks Ian

Hi I've been enjoying my W123 for about 6 months now but there is a starter issue and I believe it to be the alternator. Been trying to source one but it is quite difficult with there being some confusion over exactly what will fit and won't. Being a novice "mechanic" I do want to switch it...

hi all as mentioned above I think my alternator may be on its way out. while idling in or slowing down there is a squeaking noise coming from the engine. it seems to disappear when I accelerate so I wasn't too worried. car still pulls fine and goes through gears OK. i suspected aux belt...