Re: 5000 TQ brakes & alternator

["Arun Rao" <rao@frisbee>]

On Aug 17,  9:35am, David Huddleson wrote:
 I have a 90 AMP alternator in my car. It's has a BOSCH tag on it, and a
> couple of numbers that look like part numbers. The two numbers I have
> written down are as follows:
>
> 	0 120 469 727        768
>
> 	and
>
> 	034 903 015 M
>
> And yes, the first number has the "768" way off to the right. Maybe it's
> something else (date code?)...
>
> Do I remember discussions here saying that brushes can be changed separately
> from the voltage regulator, except you must solder them in... The local
> Bosch parts dealer/repair shop wants to sell complete regulator assembly, but
> why should I replace it when only brushes are worn???
>
> Does someone have numbers for brushes only, or should I dish out for the
> whole assembly. Since I have the car up for brake work, I might as well
> do some other jobs at the same time!!!


	My local foreign parts store (Viking Foreign Auto Parts - see archives)
	cross-referenced the brushes for me: I don't remember the number,
	but I'd be happy to buy them for you and mail 'em. You can send
	a check to me when you get them (not exactly a fortune here ...
	all of three or four bucks!).

	Let me know ...

	-Arun

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