Alternator Brushes

Hi Guys i really do think my alternator is goosed, the output was 8v should i change  the brushes or is it a pointless exercise, any ideas where to get them from ?

Not sure if any one knows the make of this .

That is the old Motorola type of Alternator, it is most likely a voltage regulator issue.

Briano1234 said

That is the old Motorola type of Alternator, it is most likely a voltage regulator issue.

Thanks Briano Any ideas where to get a regulator from

Might be easier to get a new alternator and a 65 amp from a Cabriolet and convert it over from the motorola, they tend to be easier to get parts for as the motorola one is a special order from VWHeritage, although a good electric rebuilder may have one.

https://www.vwheritage.com/037903803-voltage-regulator-for-valeo-or-motorola-alternator-vw-spare

what you think ??

As it states

* This is a Special Order item. We will order it for you immediately, but it may take up to six weeks to arrive, unless it is a TMI part, which may take up to 12 weeks to arrive.

Easier to convert it over actually or go to a Local rebuilder and see if they have it on hand.

i can see a sticker at the front, looks blue? might be hella brand, they're often supplied aftermarket.

1st thign take the reg off, and check it. there are 2 electrical contact points which need to be clean. if the brushes look obviously damaged or too short, then replace.

take it into local GSF or euro, see if they have one on the shelf that fits.

Hi lads  ive attached some pictures hope you can help, my question is : the brushes look ok but there is a area that has a mark on it  could that be an issue, is there away to confirm this alternator work on the bench ?

thanks guys

ok so its a hella alternator, but its been re-manufactured so it might not have been done by hella if that makes sense?

so anyway. brush pack looks ok, are the grooves in the alternator deep? if not then that side should be ok./ take your brush pack into local motorfactors and see if they have any which match