What amperage alt is on the 2 litre 4 pot?

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   Haynes says something silly like 25amp. Is that even possible?

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The_blue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 12 Mar 07 Location: Mansfield-ish Status: Offline Points: 107	Post Options Post Reply Quote The_blue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: What amperage alt is on the 2 litre 4 pot? Posted: 26 Jul 10 at 12:18
	Haynes says something silly like 25amp. Is that even possible?
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TwoSheds Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 02 Oct 09 Location: Manchester Status: Offline Points: 167	Post Options Post Reply Quote TwoSheds Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jul 10 at 07:46
	Hi The-blue There were a number of outputs on the 4 Pot ( Audi ) unit : 45-65Amp. However; it goes something like : Whatever will fit, has an output that meets your needs and satisfies the maximum continuous current capability of the charge cable will do.

The_blue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 12 Mar 07 Location: Mansfield-ish Status: Offline Points: 107	Post Options Post Reply Quote The_blue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jul 10 at 14:45
	Hi! So..... it could be anything It runs at 12.8v with lights, radio and fridge running (plus leisure battery) My current thought is run either the headlights or the fridge..
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TwoSheds Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 02 Oct 09 Location: Manchester Status: Offline Points: 167	Post Options Post Reply Quote TwoSheds Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jul 10 at 15:36
	Hey-Up! The-blue Standard LT ( petrol ) with no electrical options would likely be 45Amps which is a waste of space on a Camper. Although there is another forum running at the mo., that covers the charging side, 12.8V will not keep the battery at optimum ( 13.8/14.4 needed for that ). As your alternator has to cope with both Van and Camper batteries I would be inclined to check the part number on yours ( if you can see it ) and check it for the rating. Best practice ( petrol ) would be to go to your local Auto Elect Factors and get a 80-100Amp one but you may/will have to upgrade your charging cables and main feed fuses. One point to keep in mind is that volt drop can be equally caused by using too light a gauge of feed cable. If a cable is warm/hot then it is underrated. You omit to add Wipers and Blower ( heater - assuming that you don't have a Supercharger!!!!! ) on full speed when checking your volt drop. Standard LT ( petrol ) with no electrical options would likely be 45Amps which is a waste of space on a Camper. Edited by TwoSheds - 27 Jul 10 at 15:45