New Alternator required

[bowline5]

I have a 2002 A4 B6 with the 2.4l V6 engine, code BDV. The alternator bearing is making a lot of noise, do I need to take the whole front off to get in and replace the unit or can it be done from below?

[Magnet]

Hello Derek,

Sorry, don’t know about it’s removal, but someone may be along to offer advice.

Are you going to replace the alternator with a  Euro Car Parts or similar best offer one? 
If so, I wouldn’t, in preference to getting a new bearing put into yours.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[bowline5]

Thanks Gareth

I was going to buy a Lucas unit from ECP until they messed around with the website price, I've located a remanufactured Bosch at a much better price. It's unfortunate that ECP have the biggest range locally to me, they're OK for consumables but I try to avoid them for anything else.

Derek