Valeo alternator quality

[Dave]

i would think that the main issue would be heat, not speed.  i.e. a normal
c3 spec bearing would be ok, but would need 2 metal shields (i.e zz)...

dave
'08 rs6 avant
'04 allroad tdi



On 21/01/12 9:00 AM, "rob" <rob3 at hod3.fsnet.co.uk> wrote:

>
>
>  Most bearings bought off the shelf won't last too long in an alternator.
>This is because of the high Rpm's encountered. Cheap rebuilds will use
>cheap
>bearings that won't last long. Good rebuilds last the distance.
>