moabs Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 So I'm going down the highway, minding my own business, the engine starts to feel funny and I notice the voltage gauge is at about 9! Luckily I was close to home and have a fairly good battery. One jump and I made it. Does any one have a good source for a kit for it? I'm thinking I need brushes, bearings and a diode assy/regulator. I there anything else specific to this car that I may need? I'd rather not spend 3 times as much for a ready to run. I have a '85 XT GL, non-turbo, think it's an EA82. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabs Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 I found rebuilds for around $45 plus shipping on eBay. Does anyone know how may amps I need, I've seen 60, 65 and 70 from Google searches for the part. I guess some of that may be from folks w/ bad/partial info, or that accessory packages weren't accounted for. 65 seems to be the most common amperage. I have no add-ons like AC or power windows/locks or the digital dash. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Early XTs had 55A alternators I believe. With the advent of the EA82 engine stock output went to 60A. 60A should be more than sufficient for your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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