M10 316 alternator

[LeeLee]

My alternator isn't charging my battery and i can't seem to find one anywhere to buy other than BMW at the price of a small fortune!
Can anyone make a suggestion on where to get one, one that can be fitted with little or no modification
Any help would be great as I'm tired of pushing the old girl haha

[Reck]

I got a refurbed unit from here for about £120...

http://www.emsgarage.co.uk/site/alterna ... ter-motors

Alternatively, have you just tried replacing the brushes?

[Jeroen]

Disconnect the battery and then pull out the brushes first indeed. For details see the FAQ section

[gazzab1978]

lee, im not sure if a m20 will fit but i have a spare one foe a m20 mate

[Reck]

I've also got a couple of spare, working M10 alternators for sale if you need one.

[hsgnf]

Had the same problem, the guys at EMS offered to refurb mine for about £50 (two weeks ago). I ended up with 7 series alternator he had that works better than the 316's ever did, bolted straight on. Call him and ask him what model 7 series (long shot) but it may be worthwhile

[LeeLee]

Cheers guys I'm sorting out my best options atm I've got a mate who has one going to check and see what his is saying first,a 7 series? Really!? Give me his number and il give him a bell

[LeeLee]

Had the same problem, the guys at EMS offered to refurb mine for about £50 (two weeks ago). I ended up with 7 series alternator he had that works better than the 316's ever did, bolted straight on. Call him and ask him what model 7 series (long shot) but it may be worthwhile

I rang them they weren't interested in helping mate just said if you want us to recondition yours there's a surcharge lol oh well