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Is alternator same on S1 & S2?

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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Hi folks.
Does any one know if alternator on S1 is the same as S2?
Got chance of cheap new one that's local.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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same mate.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:18 AM
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Their different. S1 is a 55A unit with the standard three-wire power connector. The S2 item is rated at 70A and has a screw connector separately for each cable. Besides the wiring and power, they are similar enough to fit over from one model to the other.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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As per JesseT's reply.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DazC
As per JesseT's reply.
x2 just fitted a s2 alt onto a s1
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Thanks all. Managed to find a like new S2 70A item for a mear £18. Bargin. Just need brake servo for S2 if anyone has one?
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