Vanagon F4-1915cc 1.9L (Water Cooled) (1983)
a = new = 10 mm, wear limit = 5 mm
If necessary, remove solder from connecting wires (arrows) and replace carbon brushes
Alternator/Voltage regulator (from 1981 model)
Voltage regulator (hybrid-type) now has longer carbon brushes
a = approx. 13 mm (19/32 in)
wear limit = approx. 5 mm (7/32 in)
Note:
Do not install new-type voltage regulator (with longer brushes) into old-type alternators
Slip ring (on which brushes make contact) has been reduced in diameter to 28 mm (1 1/8 in) (was 32 mm)
Shape of cooling openings in alternator housing has been changed