pommie Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 Hi all,My Alternator is in need of replacement however i cant find a clear answer to an appropriate model that will fit my car.The consensus appears that a Bosch is the way to go but all the web sites ive seen are pointing to US websites and some of them reference an engine number too. I read that the alternators differ depending on Manual or Auto also.I have a Boxster S 2004 (Tiptronic). If anyone can advise the model of the Bosch alternator or point to me a web site it would be appreciated.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 Hi all,My Alternator is in need of replacement however i cant find a clear answer to an appropriate model that will fit my car.The consensus appears that a Bosch is the way to go but all the web sites ive seen are pointing to US websites and some of them reference an engine number too. I read that the alternators differ depending on Manual or Auto also.I have a Boxster S 2004 (Tiptronic). If anyone can advise the model of the Bosch alternator or point to me a web site it would be appreciated.ThanksJust call Porsche South Sydney's Parts Department. Speak to Sarah Nash there and tell her your VIN. She will be able to look up the correct part for you and give you a quote with the part numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommie Posted 1February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 But I didn't want to purchase a Porsche replacement. I was looking to purchase a Bosch and replace it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 First get the correct Porsche part number and then compare it with the ones on the ECStuning website, ECS will have 3rd party alternatives including ones made by Bosch in the listing like so. The site also lists alternators for VIN numbers ranges.https://www.ecstuning.com/Porsche-2004-Boxster-986-S-Convertible-H6_3.2L/Engine/Electrical/Alternator/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asa572 Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 Here is a reco'd alternator from a 996 that will fit your S.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PORSCHE-911-996-BOXSTER-986-ALTERNATOR-01-98-12-05-98-99-00-01-02-03-04-05-/302212662911? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommie Posted 1February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 Here is a reco'd alternator from a 996 that will fit your S.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PORSCHE-911-996-BOXSTER-986-ALTERNATOR-01-98-12-05-98-99-00-01-02-03-04-05-/302212662911?Thanks guys, i was going to ask about the option of getting a recon Alternator fitted. Would it be cheaper as they take my existing alternator and replace it with a recon rather than me buy a recon and pay somebody to fit it? First get the correct Porsche part number and then compare it with the ones on the ECStuning website, ECS will have 3rd party alternatives including ones made by Bosch in the listing like so. The site also lists alternators for VIN numbers ranges.https://www.ecstuning.com/Porsche-2004-Boxster-986-S-Convertible-H6_3.2L/Engine/Electrical/Alternator/ Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommie Posted 2February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 I just got the part number from Porsche but i can seem to match that to any Bosch No? PO-997603012JXCan anybody advise please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 2February, 2017 Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 I just got the part number from Porsche but i can seem to match that to any Bosch No? PO-997603012JXCan anybody advise please. Is that the Part No. that Sarah Nash provided you? Found this on Ebay:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-New-Genuine-OEM-Alternator-For-Boxster-911-Cayman-/291817184883?hash=item43f1a8de73:g:PW0AAOSwXeJYIicsAd says that the part is interchangeable with 997603012JX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommie Posted 2February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 Yeah Sarah Nash provided me the details. Ive just checked that ebay link and entered the year of my car and it said the following:-This part isn't compatible with 2004 Porsche Boxster S Convertible 2-Door 3.2L 3179CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 2February, 2017 Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 These guys are local and cheaper - perhaps shoot them a message via Ebay or call them with with your VIN and get them to check if the part will fit. Their number is in the ad.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-NEW-BOSCH-ALTERNATOR-PORSCHE-911-BOXSTER-CARRERA-GT3-14V-120A/131585125265?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D5ba4b6de69f741dabef9a0b85c321fb5%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D291817184883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plugger2 Posted 4February, 2017 Report Share Posted 4February, 2017 Ive just checked that ebay link and entered the year of my car and it said the following:-This part isn't compatible with 2004 Porsche Boxster S Convertible 2-Door 3.2L 3179CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated.You really can't rely on those ebay parts compatibility indicators. People (sellers) put all sorts of wrong info in them.You really have to research your part nos. for compatibility with your model independently. Sometimes can take a bit of time when things get tricky and apparently contradictory, but if you going aftermarket, there really isn't a short-cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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