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Default How long can I run my van without an alternator?

Mentalguy2k8 wrote:
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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.


I am a member of the AA (the car one).



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Adam