"ARW" wrote in message
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ARW wrote:
Mentalguy2k8 wrote:
Can't you source a new one locally ASAP and fit it yourself? Or
knock off work early so it's still light.....

Afraid not.

And that is because the school holidays are our busiest times. Normally
there is a spare van I could use.

I might also add I have no idea how to swap the alternator:-) - it looks
like the power steering pump is bolted to it. I'll leave the swapping of
the alternator to my brother on Monday morning. The worst case is using a
VW Polo to get to and from work.

Go with the Polo, at least it'll get you there. And more importantly, home
again

If your van conks out in the middle of nowhere, you've lost a day's work and
you've still got to get it home or to a garage if you're not with AA.