01-04-2018, 07:45 AM
Recently I did the seemingly only available viable option when your alternator has died.
I fitted an aftermarket alternator that brand new is cheaper than having an old Lucas alternator rebuilt go figure.
My question is which other car's alternator fits straight onto the mini that is available locally, in AUS they have the CS130 alternator from a vauxhall or something that is exactly the same and pushes 105 amp.
The bigger more important question is which j-bracket that adjusts the fan belt tension can be fitted. The one I used in the conversion I performed worked great, only problem is that I have no idea from which car is of. It seems you need a bracket that is 30-50mm longer. I have asked at the local midas etc for a universal j-bracket to no joy.
I fitted an aftermarket alternator that brand new is cheaper than having an old Lucas alternator rebuilt go figure.
My question is which other car's alternator fits straight onto the mini that is available locally, in AUS they have the CS130 alternator from a vauxhall or something that is exactly the same and pushes 105 amp.
The bigger more important question is which j-bracket that adjusts the fan belt tension can be fitted. The one I used in the conversion I performed worked great, only problem is that I have no idea from which car is of. It seems you need a bracket that is 30-50mm longer. I have asked at the local midas etc for a universal j-bracket to no joy.
Own some minis, break them, fix them, improve them, test them to the limit....
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