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Alternators -going from 90A to 120A?

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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 04:06 PM
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Default Alternators -going from 90A to 120A?

The clutch on the alternator on my 02 audi A3 tdi has seized, so i just picked up another one..

Only the one on my car says its a 90A and the replacement says 120A...

Looked on GSF car parts and it lists both for my car so i am still not sure if it will be ok!

Now, if i fit the 120A, what is the worst that will happen? The battery explodes and the car burns to the ground?
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 04:56 PM
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It will be fine Dan the higher rating one will be for a model with more toys/extras

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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 05:41 PM
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Cool cheers paul, just about to nail it on anyway!
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