alternator???

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fozzy325is
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Post Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:19 pm

will a 318i alternater fit an i.s? allso will a 325i fit the i.s
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Post Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:11 pm

any one know as my i.s is dead and i have a 325i alternator but ont wanna mess around where power is concerned!
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Post Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:21 pm

AFAIK they are basically interchangeable. Different power outputs won't make any difference.
Whatever is wrong with your iS alternator is probably in or on the brush/regulator pack at the back of the alternator.
Just two screws to change the pack over if they are the same.
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Post Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:31 pm

so if i get a 318i alternator or 325i alternator could i bolt it on with out changing the bush/reg pack? as that would seem easyer lol and thanks for the response.
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Post Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:33 pm

Take a look at your other post fozzy - answer is there !!!