[Mk2] [NA] Will an alternator from a tubby fit an n/a?

[ricomr2]

Probably been asked a million times but I can't find an answer with the search button.
The one I'm looking at is from the same revision as mine.

[Lewis Jay]

Yes, but the brackets are differenet so you will have to swap that too.

The turbo brackets are bigger than the N/A, they bolt to the same holes on the block its just the bracket itself the turbo alternator wont fit inside a N/A bracket .

[ricomr2]

So if I get a turbo alternator I'd need a turbo bracket also?
Or can I swap the bracket from mine onto the turbo one?

[Lewis Jay]

If you car is a N/A and you want to put a Turbo alternator on it you will need the bracket definatly as the Turbo alternator wont physically fit in the bracket.

If you car is a Turbo and you want to put a N/A alternator on it then you may get away with just using a spacer on the Turbo bracket, as the N/A alternator will physically fit in the bracket but will be loose.

Hope that helps.

Lewis.

[ricomr2]

Thats great, thanks for you're help.
Need to retract my bid on that tubby alternator with no bracket!!!

[Lewis Jay]

I got a bracket for a Turbo alternator here.

They are quite heavy so would be about £10 to post but you can have for for £25 delivered if it helps.

[ricomr2]

Hmm... I'll leave my bid in and see if I win it cheap. If I do I'll be in touch mate.

[Lewis Jay]

O.k no worries.

[ricomr2]

Managed to get an n/a alternator quite cheap, Cheers anyway bud.