Alanuk

Hi again I am not 100% sure what you are wanting to do ! I get the impression you have a alternator and you just need to know if it the right one ? Other than this clutch thing as long as it is the correct hand and all the bolts line up (and the same size pulley) which could make a difference then don't worry as been said you need a 120 Amp output and as long as the battery is good then there is no problem what alternator you fit. the only thing to test when on the car, is that it is putting out 14.5 volts and no more. Just going back to the Bosch number, do a search on google, and you might be able to compare numbers. Radiotwo You are quite right, why is it that some Bosch alternators listed for this car cost round

Nice link, very much appreciated, thanks Radiotwo, I think we are certainly getting closer....but I was trying to find a bosch part number for the alternator which was originally fitted to this vehicle, all the same I am really thankful the help you guys are giving me, its just that I cant find the correct part number for the Bosch alternator which would have been originally fitted. Is there anyone out there with a copy of TIS or similar which states this info?..... It would seem that there are a number of differing posts relating to starting/alternator/battery problems to say that we could be on to something here...is it possible (because of the price differences between alternators (and they are quite vast) could point to the wrong type of alternator/batteries fitted to a lot of older Mk1 Shalaxies as/when they have had similar failures?...as soon as the winter approaches I start to experience low battery/starting issues, it definitely coincides to when I start to use the on board electrical extras such as the front heated screen....I know what some may reply "Stop using the heated front screen" but please don't be silly as that's not really the answer is it!! I have searched long and hard but I cant find anything which states the correct part number of the Bosch alternator for this type of vehicle. Thanks again, please I welcome any relevant comments. Sorry zorgman, just seen your post, thanks will check it out.

Nice link, very much appreciated, thanks Radiotwo, I think we are certainly getting closer....but I was trying to find a bosch part number for the alternator which was originally fitted to this vehicle, all the same I am really thankful the help you guys are giving me, its just that I cant find the correct part number for the Bosch alternator which would have been originally fitted. Is there anyone out there with a copy of TIS or similar which states this info?..... It would seem that there are a number of differing posts relating to starting/alternator/battery problems to say that we could be on to something here...is it possible (because of the price differences between alternators (and they are quite vast) could point to the wrong type of alternator/batteries fitted to a lot of older Mk1 Shalaxies as/when they have had similar failures?...as soon as the winter approaches I start to experience low battery/starting issues, it definitely coincides to when I start to use the on board electrical extras such as the front heated screen....I know what some may reply "Stop using the heated front screen" but please don't be silly as that's not really the answer is it!! I have searched long and hard but I cant find anything which states the correct part number of the Bosch alternator for this type of vehicle. Thanks again, please I welcome any relevant comments.

Thanks for the reply zorgman, I dont understand what you mean by "checking the free clutch" can you tell me what this is please? I believe this model should be fitted with a 120a alternator but there are a few different types with very different price tags, does any one know what type of 120a alternator it should have and if possible a part number? Thanks again.

You are absolutely right gregers, there are a lot of "blue mk 1 galaxies" being broken and sold for parts, I have looked in the Friday ads also but as you may already be aware there are a lot of these so called "breakers" and not all are the most honest of people when the colour and condition of panels are very important.......!!!!!! I have already wasted

Hi All, I bought a replacement alternator some months ago on ebay when I noticed the charge warning light flickering, I have not seen this warning lamp for some time now but I have started to hear the "flat battery warning sound" in the morning now that the colder weather has taken hold. I have done the usual voltmeter tests and all appears well (14.3v with engine running) but the battery is due for a change as its about 4 yrs old and I plan to replace the alternator at the same time. I have been looking at the Wood Auto web site to see if the unit I have bought is the correct one, the part number of the replacement Bosch unit I have is: 0 123 505 011, it seems to be in good condition and I was going to buy a new regulator/brush set for it before fitting it, I have the usual ghia extras fitted including the heated front screen so I assumed that this was the correct replacement being the 120A version. If anyone could please advise me if I have the correct Bosch alternator for this car it would be very much appreciated. P.S build date was 12/06/98. Thanks in advance. Alan.

Found this the other day: http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do This may have been posted before, if so I appologise but there is some really usefull info here about any Ford including the exact date of manufacture and the exact spec it was fitted with ant manufacture (including any options). Just put your reg number in and look!!!

I know this is an old post and it probably has been mentioned in other posts but I found this site the other day: http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do Some really usefull info here, not just for the colour but also the exact date and spec of any Ford car including any options that were fitted during manufacture!! Does anyone in the home counties (or south east) breaking a Galaxy got a n/s/r passenger door in Cuirass Blue?? the metal maggot has attacked mine and I am having a hard time finding another one even on ebay!!!

Superb!!! Thanks tim-spam and especially for the links big kev, it appears that the leisure shack link you posted: http://www.leisureshack.co.uk/Galaxy-1-9-T...3-00_12029.aspx Is the best bet, as far as I can see this site and a couple of others that I have looked at lists both cats for the 90hp & 110hp as the same part number!! (098 919) I know this is the cheaper Bosal cat but then again this is an old gal now, even better though it lists the needed sealing ring, new nuts/bolts clamps etc, to do the job, I get the feeling that you may have already done this job big kev??? or did you get your local exhaust centre to do it for you? the weather forcast suggests the later is looking odds on favorite for me at the moment!! I will wait for a few more days before I place the order with them just incase anyone else has an angle on it, but if not and for the benefit of others, I will reply to let everyone know how it turns out, the MOT is due at the end of this month so I cant wait too long.....better get my skates on...literally!!! I may even have to improvise with old tennis rackets strapped too my feet if this snow carries on!!!!!! Thanks again.

Hi all, Need a bit of help, my local exhaust centre wants over

Come to think of it....I think you guys have a point there!!... trouble is I cant say too much about her driving anymore as she has already threatend (on more than one occaision) to stop running me back from the pub of an evening :rolleyes:

Yep, I would be inclined to agree with Seatkid, I was that impressed with the old AFN 110bhp engine that I thought I would invest in the newer pd engine Polo for the wife, from my experience (and coupled up with what I read here) they are a totally different animal, it is a bit more powerfull I will agree but the price of the oil is absolutely scandalous and it never gets even gets near the economy that I get from my old gal. ;) Long may it live, I am more than happy with the trade off!!!

Thanks for the reply Seatkid, I have done the trip computer and cruise control mods (with many thanks to all on this forum) and I really hoped this next step might be as easy but I thought I had better run it through with my much learnered friends first before I part with my hard earned cash...Damn!!..I was really looking forward to doing that one too!! If there is anyone else who can share their experience with this mod then please let me know. Thanks all.

Hi All, I have the standard air con controls in my 1998 Tdi and was looking at retro-fitting a climate control unit from a scrapper. Before I pay out for the unit has anyone else tried this? Thanks in advance.

Interesting, I am experiencing a similar problem when it is really cold in the mornings, again it is fine when I am driving home and it has warmed up. I have started to think that maybe the MAF sensor is on its way out but I only replaced it just over a year ago. When you say limp mode how bad is it? on my gal there is definately a performance loss and I also notice the trip computer is only showing about 30mpg on a cold morning as apposed to around 45mpg when I am on my way home when it has warmed up a bit, I know that the aux heater could probably be some of the reason for this but as for the loss of power...well I'm not sure, maybe MPG stands for Mafs Per Gallon!! :D