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Jehb

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Registered: 2017-06-23

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306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

As the title says, would this fit and work right? I've been offered one with could save me a heap loads of money if fitted myself bit obviously if it's no good I won't bother as I'd have to cover postage.

Basically got really ripped off on the van so have this and the cam belt/water pump to do and only £200 of my original budget left - obviously it's going to go over but want to try save where possible. Don't think I'll attempt the cam belt as if that goes wrong it's game over

OAT

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From: Borders/Dales

Registered: 2017-01-03

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Re: 306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

I don't know if that one fits or not but there's a good chance it would.  If your getting it for nothing it would be worth a try for the cost of postage.  You could get your money back on ebay if it didn't.

Seems to be plenty of Expert/Dispatch/Scudo ones about for £30 - £40.

Casper

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From: East Lothian

Registered: 2015-12-20

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Re: 306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

Yes. Lucas web site has two listed for an early 306TD LRB00184 and LRB00312. They are both listed as well as others for the Scudo 19D. Some are low 70 amp though so if you are depending on the extra power for a leisure battery you may find it taking longer to charge.

Jehb

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Registered: 2017-06-23

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Re: 306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

Yes. Lucas web site has two listed for an early 306TD LRB00184 and LRB00312. They are both listed as well as others for the Scudo 19D. Some are low 70 amp though so if you are depending on the extra power for a leisure battery you may find it taking longer to charge.

Aah cool thanks! So longer to charge but not going to leave me stranded or anything?

vaz2121

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From: Glasgow Living:~ SW. Scotland

Registered: 2015-08-31

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Re: 306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

Yes. Lucas web site has two listed for an early 306TD LRB00184 and LRB00312. They are both listed as well as others for the Scudo 19D. Some are low 70 amp though so if you are depending on the extra power for a leisure battery you may find it taking longer to charge.

Aah cool thanks! So longer to charge but not going to leave me stranded or anything?

If you have a 1.9 van most likely it's a 70 amp you've already got but there's a 80 amp available on a 306 (Elec windows, A/c ETC) I also believe there is a 90 amp option as well (2.0 HDI ?)

To answer =No as long as it's charging properly and your not running All elec window up N down, heated rear screen, fan blower flat out, headlights and every other electrics you can think of all at the same time and all the time .... it'll be fine.......

As Casper says May notice slightly longer

Jehb

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Registered: 2017-06-23

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Re: 306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

If you have a 1.9 van most likely it's a 70 amp you've already got but there's a 80 amp available on a 306 (Elec windows, A/c ETC) I also believe there is a 90 amp option as well (2.0 HDI ?)

To answer =No as long as it's charging properly and your not running All elec window up N down, heated rear screen, fan blower flat out, headlights and every other electrics you can think of all at the same time and all the time .... it'll be fine.......

As Casper says May notice slightly longer

Thanks Vaz, I've been offered a Bosch 70amp (9617842880) for £10 (to cover postage) so probably worth a try, Bosch seems a solid make!

OAT

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Re: 306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

As Casper says May notice slightly longer

An electrical ignoramus myself but I thought I would pass this on...

I recently had a chat about fitting an uprated alternator with an auto electrician.  He suggested that, at least in my own case, the charging efficiency and duration wouldn't be affected as even the standard alternator puts out far more than required for the limited (primitive) system of a 1999 van.  The charge rate is limited to protect the battery and more power available would just be surplus.

The basic electrics and lack of computer "aids" was a big point in going for as old a van as I did.  Making a point of finding the most isolated places to camp as I can, the last thing I need is a flat starter battery.

I have even taped up my courtesy light switches in the door jambs and yes they are converted to leds.  I am still paranoid after anything more than an overnight stop though.  I can't walk very far, usually out of signal, and I doubt the RAC would come to some of the places I get anyway.

Casper

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From: East Lothian

Registered: 2015-12-20

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Re: 306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

OAT ya drama queen  You main battery will be fine but if you must how about buying red battery lead and bringing it into the cab and connecting to this switch then back out to starter. Bummer is radio memory, clock and central locking.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battery-Maste … Sw3ydVhCtG

OAT

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From: Borders/Dales

Registered: 2017-01-03

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Re: 306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

OAT ya drama queen  You main battery will be fine but if you must how about buying red battery lead and bringing it into the cab and connecting to this switch then back out to starter. Bummer is radio memory, clock and central locking.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battery-Maste … Sw3ydVhCtG

That'll be some heavy wire to somehow get through through to the cab.   I will stick with disconnection on longer stops.

"Central locking"!?!

What is this magic of which you speak?  You will be telling me next that windows can go up and down without any visible winding.

Just reminded me though, I don't know my radio code but despite quite a few disconnections, I have never needed one.

Last edited by OAT (2017-07-25 22:53:57)

Casper

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From: East Lothian

Registered: 2015-12-20

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Re: 306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

Christ even my 1.9 had central locking What year is yours? Mine was 2001. You still using the original radio? I bin them for these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-Car … Swrf1ZZznq

One up front and one in the back. Cant go wring at that price 

OAT

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Registered: 2017-01-03

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Re: 306 1.9TD Alternator to fit 1.9D Scudo?

Christ even my 1.9 had central locking What year is yours? Mine was 2001. You still using the original radio? I bin them for these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-Car … Swrf1ZZznq

One up front and one in the back. Cant go wring at that price 

1999 and I am pleased to be without central locking thanks.  I can also just about still mange to wind down a window unaided too. 
Anyway, with a stereo like that, even with two of them, you can hardly knock it.    Mine came with a Kenwood KDC-3047 but only standard speakers which can't handle it. 

Any recommendations for decent three way co-ax door speakers?  Nothing too exotic (read expensive) but no Lidl specials please.

Anyway... off to do battle with the reported record midge invasion.  And/or the weather by the looks of it.  If you see my antique Expert along Scotlands NW coast over the next week or so, come and say hello.

Last edited by OAT (2017-07-26 11:20:52)