Alternator Carbon Brush Replacement

hi,

My Golf TDI, model year 1994, now has 316,000 kilometers on the odometer.
Shouldn't we at least consider using activated carbon?
or how long do they last? or should I replace the entire alternator? probably the armature is worn out too.


Hi TDI-Seppl,

At this mileage, it's definitely a good idea to check the brushes. They don't cost much, but a failure is usually very annoying. I would recommend replacing them proactively. Then you'll be worry-free for the next 300,000 kilometers.

Best regards.

Hi tdi-seppl,

Just out of curiosity: Is your clutch still the original one? If not, how long did the first one last? And what about the shock absorbers? I have the same model year with 230,000 km on the odometer.

Regards,
I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you please rephrase your request?

@wollif

'I'm not TDI-Seppl, but the rear shock absorbers on my Passat 35i started leaking around 200,000 kilometers. While the front ones were still in good condition. I think it was still the original set of shock absorbers, but I can't be sure because I bought the car used.'
The clutch is likely still the original one and doesn't seem to have any problems.

Hi,

I'm not exactly a "TDI-Seppl" either, but the shock absorbers on our Audi 80 1Z with 270,000 km still had over 70% functionality during the last ADAC inspection -> good. However, the condition depends on the type of roads driven .

@tdi-seppl:

How many times have you replaced the crankshaft bolt on your 1Z engine?

Thank you for the answers!

I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you please rephrase your request?

I am TDI-Seppl.

Okay, I'll replace the alternator when I get the chance.
The clutch is still the original one.
"However, I replaced the front shock absorbers 50,000 km ago because they were leaking."
Besides wear-and-tear parts like brakes, filters, and the timing belt, I have replaced an injector (the one with the sensor) and the glow plugs.
I still intend to achieve that 500,000.


Hi TDI-Seppl,

Here's TDI-Seppl again.


I have always changed the timing belt, idler pulley, and tensioner pulley myself.
I have never changed the crankshaft bolt.
There's already a screw with a strength class of 12.8 installed.

tdi-seppl

tdi-seppl wrote:

Then, I will replace the alternator at some point.

Will you really replace the entire lighting system right away?

Just buy new carbon brushes for a few euros from Bosch and install them.


Best regards.