309 Grd 1.9 - Starter, Solenoid, Alternator

[maturin23 10]

As above really.

 

I nipped into a scrappy and a very tidy 309 GRD was waiting to be de-fluided then crushed. I think this is 1.9 and certainly didn't have a turbo.

 

I had half an hour to strip what I could, it looked like there had been a starting issue and a brand new Lucas alternator and genuine Pug starter/solenoid had been fitted - not a mark on them, no sign the car had even driven since they were fitted.

 

I managed to get them off with all the (new) wiring from alternator to +ve terminal still attached - seeing as I have got a bad case of clicky starter and battery-eating alternator I'm hoping this will all fit in nicely.

 

Will I need an uprated new battery if they do fit?

 

cheers

Ian

[jackherer 543]

They'll both fit and you wont need a new battery. The alternator may have less ribs on its pulley than the Mi16 one but if so a GTI belt will fit and just not cover one of the ribs on the crank pulley.

[maturin23 10]

hiya matey

 

That's great news - especially as I got the whole lot for £40 and I was considering replacing it all with new anyway. I guess I can swap the pulley over from the old Mi16 one if I can be bothered?

 

Why is it that 205 engine bays seem to be incredibly hostile environments for wiring etc whereas 309 bays seem to look so much better preserved?

[jackherer 543]

If the alternators are the same manufacturer you should be able to get the pulleys off with a puller and swap them I suppose, I have run plenty with 8v belts and never had a problem though.

 

The new bit of wiring will probably do as much to aid reliability as the alternator and starter IMO, you're right about the 205 bay being a bad place for wiring, I'm not sure what causes it.

[maturin23 10]

Thanks Kieran

 

I did notice there was a lot more under-engine dust/spray protection in the 309 - a panel under the rad to the sump and one in front of the wheel each side.