upgraded alternators

Grrrrrr · Jan 31, 2013

When I said it was for the 525D BMW I got a considerably lower quote and it seemed to be the same model. Not sure if that helps?

Datatek · Feb 1, 2013

dogsbody said:
Yes. If you're running a modern, gel battery you want more volts to get a decent charge.

It's maintenance free lead calcium batteries need the higher voltage

dogsbody · Feb 1, 2013

Gels respond better to 14 volt or more as well.

Grrrrrr · Feb 2, 2013

Grrrrrr said:
When I said it was for the 525D BMW I got a considerably lower quote and it seemed to be the same model. Not sure if that helps?

Wish I'd thought of the Vauxhall miggy, now I come to think of it. Probably would have been lower still.

Datatek · Feb 2, 2013

dogsbody said:
Gels respond better to 14 volt or more as well.

But are rarely fitted to cars because of the cost and lower CCA

kapilamuni · Sep 8, 2015

rangerovertoy said:
strangely enough i was looking at the alternator on mine yesterday,as i only ever get 13.9 volts charging,wondered if it needed replacing, on inspection mine is fitted with a Valeo alternator?,in a sudden eureka moment i realised i had one in the shed that i bought brand new 3 years ago,on ebay,as it was cheap for an omega 2.5td,never fitted it, so i compare it to the rr one and its exactly the same as the one fitted to my rangey, same fixings same connections etc etc, so now im wondering should i just fit it and see what happens?

Mind telling me the Valeo partno, pls?

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upgraded alternators

Grrrrrr

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