[MelissaM]

I bought this from ebay as I had a rattling grinding noise coming from what I thought was the alternator - nope - turns out it is my air conditioner :crying:
So - I don't need this unit - there is nothing wrong with it, just not the problem I need to fix. I am asking $300 to try and recover some $$$ that I will need for the air con compressor.

VW Volkswagen Transporter 2 5 TDI T5 Alternator 2003 2009 7908UK | eBay

I am in Newcastle

 

[MelissaM]

I should have said - I am happy to pay postage in Australia, included in the price.

 

[noobytoogy]

Is it the coupling on the aircon - a known point of failure - rather than the air con compressor itself?

The same coupling is used on the R5 alternator and is now recommended as a service item for replacement at something like 80K miles.

 

[noobytoogy]

This is rubber johnny but there is also a clutch part too.

Alternator Flexible Coupling Sleeve VW Transporter T5 03>09 2.5 Diesel | eBay

I think this shows that clutch

http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/prod...r-alternator-COUPLING/5149475/070903327D.html

 

[MelissaM]

Yes - it's the clutch bit. It is just about to tick over to 140,000kms so it sounds pretty normal timing.

 

[noobytoogy]

Do place rubber and clutch together.

 

[4ePikanini]

The AC and alternator coupling and freewheel bearing are identical