my alternator jsut went on my 2001 a4 2.8 quattro manual. i was wondering how many amps the thing is without taking it out. the car is in a shop like 45 min from ma house. not sure if they'll let me fix ma car in their paking lot. need help righ away please.

 

I believe its 120.

 

im 99% sure its 120 amps had the same thing happen on my 01 2.8

 

yup 120 on my 2000 2.8Q. you can still drive the car pretty far without the alternator. I drove mine over a 100 miles. You just have to turn off all the electrical stuff and watch the voltage.
So just drive it home and work on it. It is a pain in the but to change though.

 

thanx guys. so can u guys tell me roughly how to take it off? i know it's like 2 bolts off and moving hoses outa the way.

 

First you gotta put the lock carrier in the service position. You should disconnect the battery for safety. I dont because I dont have my radio code. Then basically all I did was remove stuff until I could get the alt out. It was a serious pain in the butt. If I had to do it again I would drain the radiator and pull the lock carrier completely off. Then take the 2 bolts off and remove the wires. If I am using the wrong term "lock carrier" someone please correct me or advise me on audiforums term for this.