16v Alternator

Mike E (uk) · Post by **Mike E (uk)** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:34 pm

Been looking at my alternator collection, and the aircon 16V did have an 80amp alternator on it.

Not sure what is fitted on my car, but with my 400w full beam headlamps,
the 80amp may be a good idea, but not had any problems yet.

Mike

Post by **Jezziebx16v** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:47 pm

So have you got a 80 amp alternator for sale Mike?

Jez

Mike E (uk) · Post by **Mike E (uk)** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:29 am

Post by **Jezziebx16v** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:55 pm

If after the silly season has finished please could you cost up postage and let me know and i can paypal the dosh over to you.

Jez

Post by **Jezziebx16v** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:32 pm

Mike, Any news on this yet ? could do with it ASAP as i am without a car at the mo.

Thanks Jez

Mike E (uk) · Post by **Mike E (uk)** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:27 pm

Jez,
pm sent.

It appears to me that many, possibly all, BX16Vs have 80A alternators, and the 8VGTIs have 55A devices.

This is based on my parts bin which includes the mortal remains of 3x16Vs and 2x8Vs. Only one of the 16Vs had air con.

cossie · Post by **cossie** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:24 am

I just got myself a solar trickle charge panel.Goes in the front or rear screen/parcel shelf,connects to the battery or fag lighter,trickels the battery while parked up,(daytime) Ideal if you only run short journeys this time of year.Only £20

ollie · Post by **ollie** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:07 pm

Yep 16v all have the same 80A as the TDs which is where most of my spares come from, they're also quite cheap as recons and available off loads of old pugs as well. The 55A ones last less well and are indeed fitted to 8vs and so on.
Ollie

Mike E (uk) · Post by **Mike E (uk)** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:16 pm

That begs the question, why does the 16V need such a powerful generator? Surely 55A is enough.

The compression ratio is a bit higher for starting than the 8V, but thats the only difference I can think of. Then a bigger battery would suffice.

Maybe it was a reliability thing, and they were a bit mean when equipping the cheaper 8V car.

Still, I am glad they fitted one on mine.

ollie · Post by **ollie** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:14 pm

Prob cos the 8v Gti is based on the Tri, on the 8v carb, similar to base 1.6s etc etc so developmentally they stuck with the same as waht they had many years previously! whereas the 16v was developed as one bracket on one proper spec car later in life!

How does that sound for logic? I was impressed!

Ollie

Post by **Jezziebx16v** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:27 pm

Arrived today ....cheers

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:18 pm

jezzie, the trickle charger youhave gort so8unds like my old one! brilliant little things! charge in most daylight even in rainy conditions!
i did by a slightly bigger beefier 5w version for mine though as it often sits outside for weeks not used when the wife's car is running okay!

Post by **Toddman** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 5:46 pm

I have one of the solar trickle charger panels very handy.

Also when I was searching foir a new alternator pulley I was told that the valver has 2 types of alternator, IIRC they are similar but different manufactureers.

Cheers
LUke

BX16V.com Forum

BX16V.com Forum

16v Alternator

amps