Volkswagen Alternator Rebuild / Restoration

[@RRCRestoration]

Hey Guys, As you have probably noticed already i have updated the channel name and logo. The channel is no longer Really Random Channel it is now RRC Restoration. Just incase you were wondering why the water marks in the video still say Really Random Channel. Enjoy.

[@Fractal_CZ]

Besides the amazing work, I truly admire the amount of talking.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@jameznm]

It was nice not to hear crappy back ground music too.

[@Fractal_CZ]

James Mitchell indeed!

[@jasonphillips3865]

Your skills, patience and attention to detail embarrasses us lesser mortals.

[@RRCRestoration]

Aww shucks your too kind :)

[@PeteBeardsley]

@@RRCRestoration What Jason said! ^^^^^

[@ulrichpawlak5438]

@@RRCRestoration no

[@RonaldFinger]

Chucking the pulley into the drill press is a great trick! I wish I would’ve done that when I restored my crank and water pump pulleys

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Im glad i could share my knowledge with you. I like your channel lots of interesting content.

[@klave8511]

Ronald Finger. I recently had to replace a belt that was “stretched”. Turns out that one pulley had a rough surface and was eroding the belt. I now have to take it off to either replace the pulley or clean up the inside surface as was done her, it’s good to see a simple way to do it!

[@williamlee1429]

Your initiative to tear into that thing is incredible. I haven't restored one in 40 years I just buy a new one outright. They seem to be so common anymore they won't even take a core in. The 6 volt generator for my tractor oh, well that's an entirely different story.

[@coolissimo69]

I never though an alternator could be so pretty. Great job.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@Tmrfe0962]

Wow....you always out do yourself and as a minor restoration guy, mostly cleaning...lol...I am in awe of your attention to detail and authenticity. Thank you

[@jimflaherty2678]

A light coat of a poly clear will keep the die castings bright and shiny for years.

[@persona83]

Thanks for the parts overview, and with part names. Most restorations videos forget this little detail.

[@RRCRestoration]

No problem, Glad you liked it :)

[@michaelmontgomery5818]

Clicked on it right away. This is the first alternator rebuild I've seen in any restorations vids. Beautiful, meticulous work from you, as always.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much, Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@cosmicallyderived]

Superb restoration. I would have really enjoyed a bit more pedagogical annotations like you had with the acid bath and rinse captions. Some demonstration of testing the alternator as failed and which parts were failed would have been great too. I'm not too familiar with alternator design but you certainly seem to know your way around one. Good stuff.

[@jameznm]

Would have been great to see you spin it up connected to a multi meter :)

[@Portfelio]

Yea. Curious to see how much life it has in it.

[@djpat5998]

The damn alternator probably look better than the car it's going on.

[@RRCRestoration]

Not going to lie your totally correct its going on an old VW van haha

[@chrismoule1]

Most probably worth more than the van as well

[@keithameerali9474]

The inner core looks new because he did no t show if he replaced the commutator. Finally he should say or show if it works because the title mentioned :restoration : Do not your leave your viewers to wonder since you are asking for subscribers.

[@MrBlue-ib7oi]

@@keithameerali9474 you would ruin a wet dream, wouldn't you?

[@keithameerali9474]

@@MrBlue-ib7oi Hope you are not Martin Luther King reincarnated.

[@Oberkommando]

Yessss car parts restoration are the ones I like the most. Keep up the amazing work

[@RRCRestoration]

More car parts coming soon ;) Glad you enjoyed this one :)

[@michaelmontgomery5818]

I'm with you. I know jack about mechanics. I really love watching guys who know this stuff.

[@SE45CX]

It take some time to get there considering equipment, skill and good judgement what is best to do next.

[@jaiprakashn9686]

You are amazing RRC, Restoration, no one given Demo like this, your equipment's superb to restoration any thing in machineries, excellent learning concept, 👍🏿

[@bradleyleben7785]

Great restoration! That’s the way this old mechanic likes to see it done!👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@wetdedstuocm]

Now this to me was very interesting. I have refurbished generators, and magnetos, in my time but never a alternator.. Nice Work.. Peace

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Im very glad you found it interesting :)

[@bubblehead78]

Superb video! Very relaxing and well made; great camera work; no artificial sounds. I've subscribed and will be watching for more like this. Thank you.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for subscribing it means a lot to me :)

[@macvanbus142]

Thank you for the in-depth details video, also what make it special is absence of background music. Good professional work.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much! :)

[@timbarnes2884]

While I think your videos are amazing. I love your self confidence and how the guys with low self confidence try and shoot down your videos and it does not even generate a reaction from you! Your a machine!

[@JohnMcMahon.]

So satisfying to watch. It’s like watching the Germans with their attention to detail. I love it.

[@RRCRestoration]

High praise indeed ;)

[@MrLuigi77047]

Beautiful job at restoration. But I would have loved to see some amperage coming out of that masterpiece on a test jig. After all functionality is more important than beauty.

[@Ermakof]

Всё здорово, НО... Медные втулки (токоприёмники) нужно было выровнять. Щётки будут неплотно прилегать. А вообще их лучше заменить.

[@romanshmel6755]

и это самое важное, помимо проверки изоляции на сопротивление и замены щеток. не реставрация, а оцередное отмыл-покрасил

[@ИванАнтонов-г4ч]

Хомячки схавают

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

Great video, glad to see someone else using some quality tools in these restoration videos lol.

[@truegrip2281]

Please make a dedicated detailed video about your zinc plating process ! I'm really interested about the composition of your zinc bath

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi, Im planning on doing a plating video soon ;)

[@AlanMedina314]

Excellent restoration. To the point and in detail.

[@willieessmann780]

Well done! The first person on the restoration channels I saw to actually use a bearing press!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, If a jobs worth doing it worth doing well :)

[@ronaldyoungberg9933]

@@RRCRestoration that is a value my father taught me it is not taught to today's students at all.

[@ww321]

Use Mother's Back to Black on your plastic parts. I've been using it for years and it's the best I've ever found for bringing new life to plastic..

[@waterheaterservices]

Thank you. Will give it a try.

[@nikitazak291]

A little bit confused. Contact rings of rotor have deep grooves. Are you sure that alternator is completely rebuilded?

[@javajav3004]

probably should have spun them with some sandpaper

[@eduardomendoza6411]

I thought the same thing... those slip rings are WASTED. And... did he test the rectifier?

[@McTroyd]

Very nice! Did you also happen to check the rectifier diodes (on the backplate you soldered to)? I understand those will burn out in a rough-used alternator.

[@cg9542]

I wish I had your equipment, knowledge and confidence. I am currently working on a 2.0 conversion on my mk2 golf valver. But I always seem to have such little confidence although I know I can do it I always wonder if I will remember where every nut bolt and washer goes lol. Great job man your videos are awsome 🤘👍🍺

[@chriswills9530]

As ever, intrigued and interested by the zinc plating and passivating to save the bolts and nuts. Interesting as well to see some pretty anonymous, work-a-day tools and plastic tubs and then a Snap On torque wrench. Interesting.

[@DarkFilmDirector]

5:19 is brilliant. No one else I've watched actually labels what parts we are looking at on screen. Really helps with understanding the process and how the parts work.

[@cheriachenthoppil916]

Like your tool kit and neat handling of them

[@spinnetti]

You can get a much more accurate aluminum finish by glass beading rather than wire brushing - easier too.

[@johnblanton9969]

Excellent job....I always look forward to your videos....There are only a handful of "restorers" on youtube that I consider "craftsmen". You are one of them.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much for your kind comment :)

[@fargogemini694]

Did this for a living before I started training as a mechanic and never seen a pulley come off that easy

[@RRCRestoration]

I know exactly what you mean i was anticipating a fight with it but it genuinely came off that easy, Im as shocked as you are haha

[@another1commenter770]

The bosch alternators when made to suit a keyway and not using the key will tend to be easy to remove the pully. The washer that sits under the fan (above the bearing) is a different story, its a press fit component that acts as a space and dust/oil thrower. Most the time a press or puller depending on method is required for removal.

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

Nice job! That was an empowering video. Doh!! Thanks for sharing.

[@goodideas5659]

Nice job. As an ex auto electrician with hundreds of reconditioned Bosch alternators we used to machine the slip rings so as to reduce brush wear and possible contact issues. You didnt do that I noticed. Also as good as it looks, would be even better looking if you painted the aluminium housing silver as you cant buff out all the sections...

[@robozstarrr8930]

nice, from years of owning air & water cooled VWs, helps to add 2 or 3 extra ground wires ( 10/12 AWG ) to the chassis/engine and alternator, expecially if alternator " iso-mounted "( rabbits/golf vintage ) with that crappy single braided wire on the bottom of the Alternator exposed to road dirt/water, salt/ etc. ... ( design flaw ) Cheers

[@danielcobbins9050]

Isn't there a test stand or something to find out if that alternator is putting out correct voltage?

[@eddypagan8675]

That is called a oscilloscope it will show a wave form that will tell me if rectifier( 4 diodes ) are working or not and the regulator also. but also this can be done with a very high resistance multimeter also the stand running can check regulator also with Voltmeter

[@bobtoh2285]

Lovely video. Great job. Can share what are the specs for the bearings please.

[@pedrowalter]

Excellent. I see people painting the case. It will reduce heat dissipation by 15% !!!!!

[@rvandijk65]

beautiful. compliments!!! . better than new. regulator hopefully new as they are a common breakdown part.

[@MatthewPierce9]

Just found this. Thank you. These are awesome. Great rebuild work, editing, and camera work. What cleaning mix did you soak the nuts and bolts in?

[@gpz550a2]

Very therapeutic to watch. 🙂👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you ,Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@briangreen6602]

Love the work, but consider sending the ally parts out for vapour blasting ; the finish is like a just-cast fresh from the foundry look and would make it indistinguishable from a new item.

[@gengenisis4410]

its always a pleasure to see your great work man. 100

[@jasoncdebussy]

Top quality work as always - love your videos! 👍😊

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank very much :)

[@adriannesz3508]

My car MK2 (VW Golf in Mexico) uses that alternator.😃 Great job.

[@angelgeorgiev1643]

You should test it in the final.

[@damianbutterworth2434]

I used to recon alternators at home and used a old lawnmower engine to test them. Was a bit crazy lol.

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Hi bro 👋👋👋 glad to see your new restoration video, great job 👍👍👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice to see you again, I hope you enjoyed this video :)

[@micbanand]

did you replace the diodes. and why did you not show anything, regarding the most importen parts of the alternator? but it looks very nice :)

[@lukeromeril]

Excellent video, superb calm approach. What was the solution used to clean up the bolts?

[@emilebal1287]

C'est beau , mais dommage de ne pas avoir changé le collecteur ! (vu son état avancé d'usure ) Reste plus qu'a vérifier les performances de cet alternateur maintenant avec un banc de contrôle en principe , ou au minimum un Métrix (voltmètre ) . Pour info: un régulateur défaillant peut faire bruler la batterie , voir la voiture , donc un contrôle du point de coupure d'après les spécifications fabriquant doit être absolument fait .D'ailleurs lors d'une une vraie rénovation on change les composants électronique ( chez les pro !)

[@BaoBao-yu5bu]

Il ne le fera pas. Si vous regardez bien toutes ses vidéos vous constaterez que, s'il soigne effectivement toujours parfaitement l'esthétique de ses réalisations, il bâcle systématiquement l'aspect mécanique et fonctionnel. Peu lui importe si l'équipement est bien réparé il lui suffit qu'il soit tout beau tout propre.

[@karenrobb9612]

another brilliant restoration! well done, sir!

[@maycogaming5180]

Que gran trabajo aquí como siempre dando mi like para que sigas creciendo amigó

[@RRCRestoration]

gracias :)

[@pyro323]

I noticed a lot of these channels use an etch primer when painting their projects, and they say it etches the metal and prevents rust.

[@gustavozorzi5691]

I think you should have painted the alternator body, however it was an really good job.

[@keithameerali9474]

A paint job would have highlighted his painstaking work. However I would have plastichromed the main body.

[@tomnwoo]

Epic as always, have you tried Phosphoric acid for cleaning aluminium? brings it up like new..

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi, Thanks for the tip Ill be sure to give that a go, Thanks :)

[@NormanNodDunbar]

Phosphoric Acid? That's basically Coca-Cola! ;-) Cleans engines and toilets.

[@bojidarvasilev8854]

Super restoration 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@DaveDavis126]

Better than new , southing to watch funny enough

[@leehodge2415]

i have that 3/8" torque wrench. awesome job on the restore.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@blko-om9gr]

DESET PLUS ZA VIDEO I PERFEKTNO URAĐENO. 😊😊

[@electronicamarini]

Falta cambiar anillo colector,Muy buen trabajo.

[@riky1113]

bonjour super travail magnifique quel professionnalisme

[@MrSOUSSAN]

very nice work. why did you fix the original bosch volt regulator it's still work u just have to change the coals

[@HashimMehmoodAhmed]

One of your best works... subscribed 👍🏽

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much for watching and subscribing :)

[@SportsHighlights20]

Awesome job keep up a good content love watching this video.

[@kronk358]

I mean, it looks good. But does it even work? When you replace an alternator its not because its ugly.

[@gazlough]

Still love these videos done stuff like this most of my life but just love watching you man, do so addictive. 1 question though what was the mix you used when steeping the bolts.

[@RRCRestoration]

DEOX C ;)

[@NavinBetamax]

@@RRCRestoration .... Need more info on the white powder at 10:12.......i am a lesser Mortal ! (DEOX C) = ? in simple chemical term ?, Please. ------never mind....just googled it and found it to be a Brand Name.....no info on Chemical composition .

[@robtemple3445]

Navin Kotadia- Most likely Citric Acid, hence the "C" part, with additional ingredients such as surfactants etc.

[@schorsex3562]

The Profi, so wird es gemacht und nicht anders. Allerdings hat er vergessen oder nicht gezeigt, Prüfung auf Masse-Schluss.

[@e.a.7265]

Satisfying to watch.

[@TheVwgolfmk1]

What a transformation, was that in a fire or something? Well done, where's the rest of the VW .

[@JS-ri2rx]

Excellent job

[@PatriqBacklund]

I'm following this superb documentation! What did you do when you snapped your fingers at 10:48...? I'm ready to do this cleaning step, but have no idea as to what to do?

[@jsking306]

Just found your channel and subscribed. You do amazing work...

[@jadrankasusac2265]

Svaka ti cast covjece, zasto nisi blizu mene upravo mi je crko alternator

[@EnjoyMyHitsYT]

didnt expected that to be a rework item :D

[@Heinz1zwei]

I hadn't didn't expecteded...

[@AhuCJ]

Notification Squad from India! Can't wait for the big project!! Ducati?!!

[@AhuCJ]

When is it coming??

[@RRCRestoration]

Im working on the big project as we speak ;)

[@AhuCJ]

@@RRCRestoration 😍😍😍

[@mahmoodbutt5402]

@ we @ we ironwood

[@BabaG]

was the alternator needing to be fixed. Here in the U.S. when an alternator fails, one goes to the shop, they sell you a new one for a discounted price (so they say) & take your alternator to refurbish. I always think that most of the time all they are doing is putting in new bearings and a capacitor possibly and brushes possibly. But I doubt they replace the windings. Very nice work as always. The screw drivers you use, they seem to have the screw heads that seem to be replaceable i.e. you can unscrew and put a new one in is that correct?

[@damianbutterworth2434]

The trouble with doing this with new alternators is you cannot really test them as they rely on being connected to the cars computer. You can buy a special box for £200 to mimic the computer. The newer cars don`t charge the battery when the car is accelerating so as to get full power to the wheels.

[@milanfanas]

It simply looks amazing

[@hamkimj65]

Impressive! You skipped the cleaning/derusting of the armature. How did you do that?

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi, i just used the same processes that i used to clean the rest of the parts except using more care so as not to damage the windings inside.

[@littleconc5615]

What solution do you use in the parts washer and also in that plastic container

[@Mytwistedvoices]

I rebuilt a 1974 Corvair generator. It wasn't as nice as yours but it worked again. Something about bring stuff back to life. I am working on a 1978 CB750F. Just rebuilt the brake reservoir and calipers. What was the solution you put the long bolts in?

[@kd23se4]

You should have taken a quality voltage regulator (Bosch e.g.) or replace the brushes on the old part. Besides that, nice job!

[@Kai77884]

Hello a great video and a perfect work👍👍👍👍from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@SteveWrightNZ]

Red loctite, why? Those screws hard enough to get out at any time, why make it even harder?

[@nickolusmayfield5612]

If anything he should have used anti-seize, i dont see this alternator performing to spec

[@lazypilot99]

Did you spray a clear coat on the parts after wire brushing them if not would be a good idea to help make them easier to stay clean and look good just my two cents but great job!!

[@jinksonyou]

Very nice bro, cheers from Canada eh

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@baskey12345]

refurbishment is ok,what about supply/power output? does it generate ?

[@LetsFactoryReset]

Add some instructions too please, it will be educational as well...what was the powder, which u used to make a solution??

[@peterkonitzer4410]

Man..I wish i had table like that in my dining room...

[@youssefnajih2196]

Bon travail je vous félicite👍👍

[@sla052609]

What is the white powder added to the water to clean the hardware

[@konquer247]

Probably I would have painted the outer shell as well. Just to make it look nice and protect it from ever rusting again.

[@0sir1sBaez]

Told you people would love it brotha!!! Thank you for this video!!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for leaving a comment and watching :)

[@turtleiscoolaj]

Does it work?

[@karguy1720]

Spectacular work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@BaoBao-yu5bu]

Yes, spectacular, very spectacular, but wrongly done. It's not a repair, just a show. Many mistakes, no controls, no tests, just a beautiful painting.