MerlinGTI 3 Posted July 28, 2007 Hi My altarnator has died and im about to order a replacement but have been offered 50 or 70 watt. Ive looked on the old one and all it says is 12v The car is a phase 1.5 1988 1.6 gti. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey S 29 1 Cars Posted July 28, 2007 Hi My alternator has died and im about to order a replacement but have been offered 50 or 70 watt. Ive looked on the old one and all it says is 12v The car is a phase 1.5 1988 1.6 gti. Cheers its amps mate . just go for the 70 amp one. 50's dont stand up too much if you have electric windows etc and use the car alot in the winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted July 28, 2007 Yer. The more the better get the highest ampage one you can Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MerlinGTI 3 Posted August 4, 2007 opps Yeah amps hehe, how embarassing! 70amp jobbie was ordered and now sitting under the bonnet. Thanks for the help guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
