Alternator for BMW 5 Series E28 (1982-1988)

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The alternator keeps the battery in a constant state of charge anytime the engine is running. If your lights are dimming or you hear excessive bearing noise around the alternator, chances are that it's time for a replacement.
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Genuine BMW Alternator Adjusting Bar - E30 325e 325i, E28 528e ...
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T#:7124
Part#: 12311274833
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Replace the alternator adjuster on BMW's with the M20 engine with this Genuine BMW part. Over time this part can become corroded or the teeth can become stripped.

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This item fits the following BMWs:
1984-1991 E30 BMW 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is 325ix
1982-1988 E28 BMW 528e
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OEM Bosch Voltage Regulator (Bosch Alternator) - 12311726022 ...
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T#:19326
Part#: 12311726022
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This is the voltage regulator found on the back of the alternator. It's a normal wear item and the contacts are the first thing to check if you believe the alternator is not charging the battery (lights flickering or dim, battery light on in the dash, the engine quits without warning, or other electrical failures). The voltage regulator manages the voltage flowing through the car, especially to and from the battery. There are two carbon contacts on the regulator that control the magnetic field when the alternator is spinning and these contacts wear over time. A new set of contacts will be about 13mm in length. Anything less than 5mm and the voltage regulator should be replaced, regardless if that is the cause of your electrical problems or not. Most older mechanics will tell you to keep a spare regulator in your toolbox.

The carbon contacts can be replaced on their own but requires desoldering the old ones from the base and then soldering the new ones on. It may be easier to just replace the unit as a whole.

This is the OEM voltage regulator, made by Bosch or Hella. It's the one with the white base and fits most Bosch alternators from 1977-1995 (Valeo and other alternators look very different and have a black cover and base). This part number replaces the previous BMW part numbers - 12311271664, 12321279548, 12311722755, 12321711399 and Bosch part numbers 1197311021 and 1197311028.
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Genuine BMW Alternator Bushing (20 mm Length) - E10 E12 E21 E23 E24 E...
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T#:22410
Part#: 12311268447
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Genuine BMW Bush - 90 Shore Lang

This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E30

Fits BMW Engines including:
M10,M20,M30,S14,S38


Genuine BMW Alternator Pulley - 66mm - M20 2.5L
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Part#: 12311288238
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Genuine BMW Pulley - D=66mm

This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E30,E34

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M10,M20,S14


Genuine BMW Alternator Positive Cable
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Part#: 12521312124
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Genuine BMW Ground Cable Alternator - L=170mm

This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E30

Fits BMW Engines including:
M10,M20,M30,M42,S14,S38

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SKF Alternator Ball Bearing 47X17X14 - Multiple BMWs
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Part#: 12311722979
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SKF Grooved Ball Bearing - 47X17X14 This item fits the following BMW Chassis: E30 M3,E34 M5,E30,E34,E36 Fits BMW Engines including: M10,M20,M30,M42,S14,S38

OEM Schaeffler Alternator Bearing - BMW E21 E30 E36 E12 E28 E34 E23 E...
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Offered by OEM Schaeffler, this bearing replaces BMW part number 12311739203, which is found in numerous BMW alternators manufactured prior to 1996. This bearing helps to stabilize the shaft of the alternator, allowing it to spin freely. If you are experiencing a loud squeaking or grinding noise from your alternator, there is a good chance one of the internal bearings has failed and needs to be replaced.
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Genuine BMW Alternator Brush Set
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T#:7133
Part#: 12311727756
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Genuine BMW Carbon Brush Set

This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E34 M5,E30,E34,E36

Fits BMW Engines including:
M10,M20,M30,M42,M50,M70,S14,S38,S70

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Genuine BMW Alternator Fan
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Part#: 12311735306
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Genuine BMW Fan Wheel

This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E34 M5,E30,E34

Fits BMW Engines including:
M10,M20,M30,M42,S14,S38

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Bush - E23, E24, E28, E30
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T#:38731
Part#: 12311276227
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Genuine BMW Bush

This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E30

Fits BMW Engines including:
M10,M20,M30,S14,S38

Genuine BMW Alternator Bushing (Red) (8 mm Length) - E10 E12 E21 E23 ...
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Part#: 12311268449
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Genuine BMW Bush - 90 Shore Kurz

Fits BMW Engines including:
M10,M20,M30

Fan Wheel - E10, E12, E21, E23, E24, E28, E3, E9
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Part#: 12311350199
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Genuine BMW FAN WHEEL

Fits BMW Engines including:
M10,M20,M30



Alternator / PS / AC Idler Nut
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Part#: 12317677914
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GENUINE BMW ENGINE ELECTRICAL IDLER 12317677914
Woodruff Key
4X5
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Part#: 07119951453
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Genuine BMW Woodruff Key
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E70 X5M,E71 X6M,E53 48IS,E30,E34,E36,E53 X5 X5,E63,E65,E70 X5,E71 X6,F01,F02,F06,F10,F12,F13,F15,F16

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Febi Alternator Mount Bushing - E12, E21, E23, E24, E28, E30 ...
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T#:381815
Part#: 12311268433
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Reduces alternator vibration.

Washer - E12, E21, E23, E24, E28, E30
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T#:38719
Part#: 12311268420
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Genuine BMW Washer

This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E30

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M10,M20,M30,S14,S38


Lock Ring - E23, E24, E28, E30
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Part#: 12311276226
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Genuine BMW Lock Ring

This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E30

Fits BMW Engines including:
M10,M20,M30,S14,S38

Washer
10X5,3X1-200 Hv
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Part#: 07119904206
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Genuine BMW Alternator Supporting Bracket - E23 735i E24 635CSi M30 3...
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Part#: 12311708343
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Genuine BMW SUPPORTING BRACKET
Fits BMW Engines including:
M30,S38

Genuine BMW Rmfd Generator - 12311711375
90A
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T#:38825
Part#: 12311711375
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Remanufactured Alternator
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Part#: 12312287828KT
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