electrical and ignition Tii Alternator Source In San Jose Area

[bnam]

About 8-9 months ago, there was a posting of a local source in the San Jose or nearby area that carried these alternators.  I've not been able to locate that thread thru search.  Hoping someone here remembers.

 

Davesdiscountparts seems to have the best price in my brief search ($102 + core) -- anyone have any feedback on them?

 

Sources with lower prices appreciated as well.

 

Thx,

Byas

[JohnS]

The last one I got was from Blunt ~$125 (no core required).  What I ended up receiving was a rebuilt Bosch unit that fits the normal 2002 but has a sort of adapter type thing installed to make it fit the 2002tii wider alternator mount.  It's been working fine for over a year now.  That's probably what you will get if you order one from a different parts supplier.  I've also had good luck with the rebuilt ones from BnR (on ebay).  If you're worried about originality, you can send them your old tii alternator and they can rebuild it for you.  The real tii alternators are becoming harder and harder to find.  Keep your core and have it rebuilt to keep as a backup.

John

 

EDIT: Also remember to keep your original pulley.  Some times a rebuilt alternator will come with the wrong size pulley or no pulley at all.

Edited February 19, 2014 by JohnS

[OriginalOwner]

my source here in SoCal is Napa or Pep Boys, they can get me an AL-40X no problem.  Seems like most any big chain can order one.

 

Cheers, 

 

Carl

[bnam]

I checked the alternator currently in my car and it has the AL-40X sticker on it.  But, the mounting boss is not the longer Tii one.  The alternator works fine, but the bushings are shot.  THought I'd try to get an alternator with the correct size boss.  But, I don't want to spend money on another short boss AL40X.  Is there any way to make sure I get the right version?

 

Perhaps NAPA is the way to go -- at least I'll see it before I get it.  Davesdiscountparts say they get direct from Bosch.  Anyone had any luck with them?  BTW, their catalog shows AL40X for Tii upto 73 and an AL89X or 74Tii.  

 

Byas

[JohnS]

It's been my experience that the only way to get the correct original tii AL-40X is to buy a rebuilt used one.  All of the new ones that I've seen come from Bosch are the ones with the shorter boss and the adapter.  The rebuilt originals go for over double what you'll pay for a Bosch rebuilt with the adapter.  BnR offers a custom higher output model (85 AMP) with internal regulator that they (BnR) custom machine the boss to fit the tii.  I haven't tried one because I didn't want to ditch the external regulator.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-2002-TII-Alternator-85-AMP-Drop-in-Bosch-Built-in-2002-Tii-Generator-/350997786226?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51b9192e72&vxp=mtr  

 

The pulleys that come on the BnR rebuilt alternators are too small, so unless you want to use a smaller fan belt, you will have to swap your original pulley and key onto the BnR rebuilt.  They also don't install a key in the pulley, so you have to use an air wrench to remove the nut on the pulley because it will spin because there's no key to keep the shaft from spinning.  At least that has been my experience.

John

 

Both of my tiis '73 & '74 originally came with the same wider boss Al-40X alternator.

Edited February 19, 2014 by JohnS

[OriginalOwner]

my '74tii uses AL-40X.  I don't know anything about an AL89X ??

 

if it's just the bushings that are shot and need replacing, those can be purchased.  Installation is relatively easy.

 

here's a "happy ending" story on tii alternators and necessary mounting spacer .....

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/149715-alternators-and-brackets/?hl=alternator#entry964967

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

Edited February 20, 2014 by OriginalOwner

[TobyB]

The Subaru Justy alternator bolts right up and is internally regulated...

 

...and a Denso unit that tends to be nearly indestructable.

 

But it's not anywhere near original.

[bnam]

Thanks all!  I'll just go with bushing replacements.

Byas

[BMWonly]

Hi Byas,

 

There is a shop in Auburn that rebuilds pretty much anything car electrical. It's Boyle Future Tech, phone 530-888-6290.

Very reasonable, too.

 

By the way, I am back in the (2002) game, got a 72 tii. See you in Brisbane ...

 

Dieter

[bnam]

Dieter,

Thanks! Good to know.  And welcome back to '02s.  Still have the Alpina?

Byas