Driving home yesterday and suddenly started to get messages on the IPK, gearbox fault, alarm fault etc then the ABS light came on, then the speedo and tacho started going all over the place then the IPK stopped working, I thought the engine had cut out but it was still running, however around a mile later everything died and wouldnt restart, battery was flat! Rang RAC for recovery, whilst waiting (after 20mins) I managed to get her started and limped the 2 miles back home (guess the battery recovered)! Got home, came back out an hour later, started the engine, multimetre across the two battery terminals and voltage was dropping so guess that means my alternator has given up!
My car is a V8 (1997) so fitted with the GEMS engine, alternator says Denso A127-120 on it. I would like to try and refurb the alternator myself. Can anybody recommended where I can get hold of a repair kit from please? Have read a few posts on here and read about alternator set point - 13.8 or 14.2v? What is that all about and what do I need for my car and how can I ensure I get the correct set point? Thank you
My car is a V8 (1997) so fitted with the GEMS engine, alternator says Denso A127-120 on it. I would like to try and refurb the alternator myself. Can anybody recommended where I can get hold of a repair kit from please? Have read a few posts on here and read about alternator set point - 13.8 or 14.2v? What is that all about and what do I need for my car and how can I ensure I get the correct set point? Thank you
and battery terminals are tight and earth points .... If you can check the voltage at the back of the alternator when the engine is running if its more than at battery terminals ,,,Corroded wire terminals 
