Alternator ? (Now with added pics)

My alternator died on me last night - going to a local scrap yard tomorrow to search for a replacement.  

Can anyone tell me if I need a Mk1 or Mk2 alternator - or are they the same?
My car is a 89 1.8 Clipper Cab (Carb model).

The presure is on as I had planned to go to the VW Festival in Leeds on Sunday - cheers Rob.

Same as the mk2 8v alternator.
One long allen head bolt going through the block and bottom bit of alternator and the other side connected to the adjuster on the top of the alternator.

Cheers for the reply.
Still having problems finding the correct alternator - I have tried 3!

It seems I have a strange Valco aftermarket one fitted - the wires are bolted on rather than push on & it also has a extra black plastic cowling on the wiring end.

Look at a Passat. I converted mine to a 90A alternator and the only difference was the M8 stud rather than the large spade.

Yeya - funny you should mention a Passat, a mate of mine had a look at the alternator I took out & said it looked like one out of a Passat!

Still looking for a replacement.

The valeo is a standard fit on mk2's,the later types all have bolt on terminals because the higher output alternators tend to melt the plugs like the older units.
Bert

i have a 90a alternator i removed from my golf as i replaced it with another unit, not realising that they are both 90a

are you anywhere near skipton? if so i may be able to give it to my friend to take back with her

Cheers for the info Bert!

grungeisdead - sending you a PM.

Thanks Rob.

Here are some pics of my knackered alternator -

Top view - wiring end:

Side view - showing extra plastic cowling on the left:

Quality yellow spec camera you got there mate  

thats the valeo version,euro car parts do them part number is 401 44 0250
thatsn the 65A version,remember if you go from 45A or 65A to 90A you should really change the loom from the alternator to the starter motor as its heavier cable  :wink:
Bert

heres mine

Cheers Bert.

 & Mal it's not the camera it's my world that is yellow!

Sorted - & just in time for the weekend & this sunny weather   8)

Cheers for all the advice & especially the heads up from Yeha.

Rob