Alternator Brushes/Regulator

[AndySil]

Hello, I 'm having trouble with the alternator on my Mk2 Golf 1.8 (GU).
The brushes are worn too low and I understand that to replace them you need to replace the regulator unit complete.
If anyone knows where I could get one I'd be very pleased to hear from them.
The Alternator is a Valeo 026903015E 65Amp
Thanks, Andy

[dezsofi]

I've picked them up at Kragers/Shucks/Checker auto parts. Call around, their stores in the larger cities usually have it.

[AndySil]

Thanks for your response but I live in the UK and shipping stuff over from the US has become pretty expensive of late.
There's quite a lot of useful stuff available on eBay from the US. I wish we had as plentiful supplies here.
Something as simple as a regulator/brushes is like trying to find gold here!
Thanks again for your help anyway.

[Dee-GTI]

Theres a company on E-bay called vehicle-electrics selling Complete regulators for an alternator matching your part number. > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-VALEO-ALTERNATOR-REGULATOR-GOLF-JETTA-DIESEL-1002_W0QQitemZ290361394464QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq200 91020?IMSfp=TL091020197001r38590 See what you reckon.

[STEWY L]

where are you Andy?
i deal with a company, Auto diesel and electrical,in newcastle-upon-tyne.
i'm sure they could help you with brushes,they gave me some for my van
and i soldered them in myself.
pm me,and i will give you their number if you wish,
regards,
stewy.