What kind of alternator is it again? The CS120 or ?
it is a GM CS130 alternator for a 1990s saturn SL1 that is clocked 90* and has a v belt pulley on it.
I've installed several of these GM CS130 alternators on Rover V8s, 200Tdis, 2.25s in place of the Lucas. Nothing special about the BP Utah one aside from they have rotated the front case to fit.
I am curious... Is there any advantage in using a CS130 vs. late-Classic/D1/P38A/D2 alternators?
I could, in theory, buy the argument of COTS availability, but I have four or five Marelli alternators in my garage. BPUtah and others sell the voltage regulator/brush unit for those, and it takes very little time to replace is (and maybe the front bearing as well). A spare alternator takes up space in my spares Pelican on my trips, but I'd rather ditch it for a spare regulator and maybe a diode pack.
there is no kludging. it bolts in. i buy them in the 105A variety brand new for about 55 bucks shipped. great for a series 3 or 200tdi.
If you're going to kludge a non factory alternator in there at least go with the AD 230 or 244 style. Their low RPM output is much better than the CS alternators.
It's a monkeys job really . The hammer crimper is $20 on Amazon