Re: Dead alternator

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <bbd4b39f.3634b9cf@aol.com> Sonar465@aol.com writes:

> Well the Ur-q alternator died on Saturday morning. (on the way to the boat for
> a regatta of course) This is the third time that I have had an Audi altinator
> die at @ 80,000 miles.  I have read over the last few months that the brushes
> do wear out.  Is this the milage that they go at?  I will pull the alternator
> this evening to have a look.  thanks for any BTDT's.

IME, about that.  I'm just about to replace my controller/brush assembly
for the second time at 160500 miles.

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 Phil Payne
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