JoJo2222 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Hi, i have a 2003 1.4 tdci fusion in which needs a new alternator. Howevet I don't know which to get, Haynes book says that it's either 70,80,90 amps but not which one for what car. Can I use any? Also it says there are about 3/4 different makes.... any better than others. Forgot to say I need to buy it second hand / used so eBay will be prob the place for me.... any help appreciated. Thanks Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Best bet is to look at the one that's already fitted - it will have some details on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo2222 Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Ok I've got one. Going to try fit it tomorrow, any tips??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Which brand have you gone with before you even start the job? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo2222 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 I've got a used RTX oneeith 6 months warenty from a scrap yard. Sold as working. Looks ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 RTX are quite possibly the worst brand in the world in terms of reliability. I seriously hope they honour that 6 month warranty on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo2222 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Why are they that bad???? Im now scared! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Cheap manufacture probably. I've heard of countless RTX problems and failures. I'm reluctant to fit RTX parts for anyone, Eurocarparts seem to be the supplier of them, and they sell some terrible brands!! You have the part now you can only try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo2222 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Upon taking the sux belt off I'm not sure my alternator is at fault. The fault I'm talking of is a sort of metallic noise like a bearing going bad... we'll sort of... it pings and clicks etc. Garage said it was alternator but I think it might be the air con compressor.... anyway after taking the aux belt off I played with the pullys and found some play in the compressor wheel only. All the other wheels etc were ok,however I was unable to replicate the noise whilst spinning. He hence I've not replaced anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo2222 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 ive replaced the tensioner but still no joy........maybe it is the alternator.... looks a pig to get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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