Alternator replacement

[hcbothmann]

Can anyone direct me to a supplier for a replacement alternator for a BMW 3.0 CSI, 1971 - in Europe? It seems that an internally regulated alternator is a good substitute for the original one. Also, will a new replacement be a straight fit using existing mounts?

Walloth & Nesch in Germany does not stock the item - nor the exchange/reconditioned part.

Thanks in advance for any advice here.

/HC

PS! I did find this item (link below), but the supplier (in Denmark) could not guarantee that the alternator will fit the car...

http://www.schmiedmann.com/Vintage_...e_and_driveline/Engine_parts_electronical.htm

 

[deQuincey]

my first answer would have been walloth

if not, BMW original spare parts are usually available in europe, you might check out

regards

 

[jefrolison]

http://www.wallothnesch.com/e/frameparts.htm (Catalog-No. 12/7/1)

1/2 way down the page is the alternator (exchange)

The last time I needed one I got it from Zygmunt Motors and I see they still have rebuilts for sale.
Jef Rolison
1971 3.0 cs 2210088
1974 3.0 bavaria 3280253

 

[hcbothmann]

Thank you Jef - for suggesting Zygmunt Motors.

To clarify, I was aware that Walloth & Nesch stock the item - but they have said that it's out of stock at the moment.

Meanwhile, someone else has kindly suggested BnR as a supplier and I have purchased the alternator from them. I haven't fitted it yet, but it should bolt straight on.

Kind regards,

/HC

 

[x_atlas0]

I was able to sub-in the alternator from a later E24 without problems using the original mount. The only small issues were a bolt was too short and I had to bypass the original external regulator using the double-male-wire jump trick, as described in the Autobooks manual.