Alernator Identity
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Alernator Identity
1996 cold region 2 x battery, 2.5 TD, 4 x 4 - stumped as no label on alternator - overcharging suspected - has any bongalier got a note of what alternator is LIKELY to be fitted to my model.
- Northern Bongolow
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Re: Alernator Identity
theres only one alternator for the diesel. but there are 2 different starter motors , one winter pack and one standard.
ian at bongo fury is doing an exchange on alternators, give fury a ring.
http://bongoland.co.uk/product/alternator-diesel/
ian at bongo fury is doing an exchange on alternators, give fury a ring.
http://bongoland.co.uk/product/alternator-diesel/
Re: Alernator Identity
mine is Hitachi LR190731B, and reasonably sure it is original.
Chris with BertieB
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
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Re: Alernator Identity
make sure you buy the correctly rated one, 90 amp is the gen mazda, some of the cheaper ones advertised on the net for bongo;s are only 80 amps, they usually last 1 year and 1 day on a bongo, just out of warranty.



Re: Alernator Identity
Here you go, Brand New , green band,90amps.
Good Luck...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282233557809? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Good Luck...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282233557809? ... EBIDX%3AIT
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Re: Alernator Identity
Out of interest, how do we know which of the above brands (Hitachi, Elite) is the one fitted as standard by Mazda. I find the alternator market bewildering!
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Re: Alernator Identity
this cheaper recon doesnt deserve the catchy trade name sticker of aapoldham
. andys auto parts oldham.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-I ... 2233557809



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-I ... 2233557809
Re: Alernator Identity
Could it even be both? I've known manufacturers to fit the same component from different sources. Mine looks very original and is Hitachi.mikeonb4c wrote:Out of interest, how do we know which of the above brands (Hitachi, Elite) is the one fitted as standard by Mazda. I find the alternator market bewildering!

Chris with BertieB
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
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Re: Alernator Identity
looks like you have a pipe missing.
thats the standard and only gen mazda one ive seen on a bongo, the others are usually black banded aftermarket.

Re: Alernator Identity
specially removed for clarity. It'll still run fine, won't itNorthern Bongolow wrote:looks like you have a pipe missing.thats the standard and only gen mazda one ive seen on a bongo, the others are usually black banded aftermarket.

Chris with BertieB
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
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Re: Alernator Identity
air cooled bongo, now theres a thought, cut out a few of the known problems in one job. 

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Re: Alernator Identity
Hello try this one buddy
https://www.startermotor-alternator-sto ... %20(A1633)
Seems to be the common alternator for bongos
I'm looking to find what alternator brushes I need to refurb mine
https://www.startermotor-alternator-sto ... %20(A1633)
Seems to be the common alternator for bongos
I'm looking to find what alternator brushes I need to refurb mine

