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1987 BMW 528 Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Voltage regulator, Wheel.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on April 20, 2010

Alternator repair

Electrical problem
1987 BMW 528 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 177000 miles

What is the general procedure for removal and installation of the alternator? I'm 99% its the problem, and plan on taking it in to a test center before i actually buy another one...
Avatar Asked by frenzee2000

Answer

Replied on April 22, 2010

It is likely just the brush pack. Here is a link: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=4073&mospid=47228&btnr=12_0691&hg=12&fg=22
The part is called a voltage regulator, #22

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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