ADVICE - alternator + fire + not good
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Old Timer
after a few days i got it back and was very pleased with the professional looking job.
i ran the car for maybe 50 miles and it was running better than ever.
i pulled into work the other night and just by chance a passer by mentioned a smell from it.
i lifted the bonnet and noticed a yellow glow from inside the alternator (through the little side vents)
this turned into little flames then larger ones, i just splashed some water on it to put them out.
pretty sure if i had left it it would have been much worse.
i'm still waiting to hear back from garage (monday morning)
any idea what might have happened?
brand new parts used.
oh and to rub salt into the wounds i broke the hand brake when putting it up on to the back of the rescue truck.
i pressed the little red button
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Local Hero
I bet you thanked the passer-by!
I've no idea to be honest, will be interested to hear what it was
Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Old Timer
i have used the garage a good few times and they have been pretty good so i don't really think it was their fault, possibly manufacturer at fault.
i think i read units are reconditioned now and not totally new (not sure)
there are a few google stories about cheap alternators not up to scratch.
i pressed the little red button
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MOTY 2013
i would only fit bosch, hella or valeo alternators. preferably new or reconditioned (by the manufacturer themselves!)
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Posted
Old Timer
No problems so far with the the latest one. Can't help having a sniff at my grill every time I get out of it now!
If it goes on fire again I think I'll just let it burn….
i pressed the little red button
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Local Hero
Bit of a rare old fault I think this one.
Andy
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Old Timer
its what i come to expect in life,
i pressed the little red button
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Local Hero
Andy
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Settling In
good you caught it in time
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