ultranators, very intresting indeed

[Huw Powell]

> Allow me to clarify. The rebuilt alternator had a new VR, and I've
> replaced several VR's throughout the years. That is, with new ones. I
> put a lot of miles on these cars, and therefore had to replace VR's
> throughout the years. I always put new ones on.
> 
> What I was saying is, even a new one doesn't last me longer than 60k,
> and therefore, I don't think two years use in a more heavily stressed
> environment is anything beyond normal. Two months maybe, but not two
> years.

May I interject that the "VR" is not usually what goes "bad."  It is 
simply that the brushes wear down, and either they need to be replaced 
or a new VR/brush assembly needs to be installed.  Most of the time, 
it's easier to just replace the whole assembly.

In Brett's case, it sounds like the transistor in the VR failed, rather 
then the 60k-odd brush weardown failure.

>> Well, this is all very interesting. I've owned Audi's for about 15
>> years now, and never had a stock VR last more than 60k or so. In
>> addition, the V8 had a rebuilt Alt put on about 55k ago, and it's
>> all stock, About a month ago, the VR was worn out. I'd have to say,
>> it doesn't sound like this or the ultranator are poor designs.
>> Rather, just things that wear out like normal.

> I believe what they were talking about was new VRs with no miles on
> them... 


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Huw Powell

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