TaffyTim 6 Posted March 15, 2011 Im looking at a new alternator for my Mi16 and from reading old posts apparently a GTi one is fine although there is a difference between a 1.6 and 1.9, 50 amps to 70 amps. So i went into the gsf site to choose a 1.9 one but there is only a 'gti' one, part no. 903PC0080 for £54 I then checked the 405 mi16 ones 903PC0100 and they are £83.50 Does anyone know if the gti ones are the 70amps ones and also does any one know the difference between GSF's gti ones and the mi16 ones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted March 15, 2011 I have a 1.9 gti alternator (70A) fitted to my mi16. I don't know what the output is on a mi alternator but the main difference is is the mi runs a 6 rib belt and the gti is 5. So you need to change the belt to a 5 rib one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaffyTim 6 Posted March 15, 2011 The one I've just taken off is a 70 amp too so Im a bit concerned now as GSF have said that the gti one is a 50 amp unit and the mi16 one is a 80 amp unit. Can someone confirm which would be best suited for a car that is running standard lights and a normal car stereo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 99 Posted March 15, 2011 50 amps is fine. I've had one on my mi16 for years with no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wah 0 Posted March 15, 2011 Give these guys a try you can do an online search http://www.qxcomponents.co.uk/index.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted March 15, 2011 yer the 50A will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_M 66 1 Cars Posted March 15, 2011 Be wary of GSF alternators! I've only just got my money back after a long argument over a faulty (not charging at high revs) alternator. I'm taking a Valeo unit for a refurb at a reputable local alternator/starter place instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted March 15, 2011 I've had no issues at all with my GSF sourced Alternator, it was a Hella remanufactured unit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted March 15, 2011 Only 1.6 GTi's had 50amp Alt's, GSF parts lists letting them down again, might be worth asking about other BX's etc with the 8v engine, Maybe a BX GTi 8v would show a 70amp version but check first as Recon units can be anything at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaffyTim 6 Posted March 15, 2011 I've had no issues at all with my GSF sourced Alternator, it was a Hella remanufactured unit was yours 70 or 50 amps Welshpug? Sorry miles what do you mean by 'anything at all'? Will these be reconditioned units or new ones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted March 16, 2011 Recon units can be anything from any model really so it's pot luck if you get a good branded one or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaffyTim 6 Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks for confirming that ryan Ta miles, I'll keep my fingerc crossed then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
