I'm in the process of swapping an AMG M275 into my SL600. As the front of the AMG engine isn't as clean as I like, I'm thinking of replacing the alternator. I also have no way to easily test that it works; would hate to replace it after the engine is installed.
I see its a water cooled alternator which is quite expensive. When I enter the part number of 275-15-00-50 into ebay I see lots of "normal air cooled" alternators that claim to fit a M275. But of course the mounting looks completely different.
Has anyone had success with one of the these "normal" air-cooled alternators?
Or is the strong recommendation to just purchase a proper replacement water-cooled alternator?
I do see one on Amazon for $399: Thanks.
I see its a water cooled alternator which is quite expensive. When I enter the part number of 275-15-00-50 into ebay I see lots of "normal air cooled" alternators that claim to fit a M275. But of course the mounting looks completely different.
Has anyone had success with one of the these "normal" air-cooled alternators?
Or is the strong recommendation to just purchase a proper replacement water-cooled alternator?
I do see one on Amazon for $399: Thanks.
Update - I just purchased a used one on ebay.
Still curious if a "normal" alternator could be used after the water cooling housing is removed and plugged.
Still curious if a "normal" alternator could be used after the water cooling housing is removed and plugged.
Did you ever find an alternative? What did you end up purchasing? I have a 2004 SL600 and I think I need a new alternator.
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No there is no alternative, partly because of the water cooled housing which also acts as the return line for the interior heater. Originally Posted by aolexy
Did you ever find an alternative? What did you end up purchasing? I have a 2004 SL600 and I think I need a new alternator.
I ended up not using the one I bought on eBay and could therefore sell it to you.
You would need to remove the cooling fan and serpentine belt to remove the alternator.
