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MG 401EAN 3838922051650

Alternator MAHLE MG 401

Power generator MAHLE MG 401. Fits 3 car models (VW), 1981–1994. Replaces 9 OE numbers.

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Specification. From the manufacturer's data.

Brand
MAHLE
Category
Power generator
Voltage [V]
14 V
Alternator Charging Current [A]
65 A
Bore Diameter [mm]
8.2 mm
Belt Pulley Ø [mm]
64 mm
Distance of mounting bores [mm]
56.0 mm
Mounting Angle [degrees]
15.0 °
Mounting points diameter [mm]
86.0 mm
Distance from belt pulley to alternator [mm]
20.7 mm
Packaging length [cm]
24.8 cm
Packaging width [cm]
18.60 cm
Packaging height [cm]
17.50 cm
Net Weight [g]
4469 g
MPN
MG 401
SKU
0287-MG 401
GTIN / EAN
3838922051650
What's included
1x Power generator

Catalogue references

The catalogue lists these references for this article. This does not confirm that the referenced parts are supplied with the product. Open a linked part number to view its details.

#Part numberDescription
1MGX 398
Fan Wheel, alternator
Packaging length [cm]
13,8 cm
Packaging width [cm]
7,40 cm
Packaging height [cm]
15,00 cm
Net Weight [g]
190 g
2MGX 237
Cap
Packaging length [cm]
17,1 cm
Packaging width [cm]
16,80 cm
Packaging height [cm]
9,50 cm
Net Weight [g]
420 g
3MGX 669
Drive Bearing, alternator
Packaging length [cm]
7,8 cm
Packaging width [cm]
7,80 cm
Packaging height [cm]
12,50 cm
Net Weight [g]
90 g
4MGX 301
Stator, alternator
Packaging length [cm]
13,8 cm
Packaging width [cm]
7,40 cm
Packaging height [cm]
15,00 cm
Net Weight [g]
1062 g
5MGX 1296/S
Screw
Packaging length [cm]
7,6 cm
Packaging width [cm]
7,60 cm
Packaging height [cm]
12,10 cm
Net Weight [g]
30 g
6MGX 1216
Rotor, alternator
Packaging length [cm]
19,5 cm
Packaging width [cm]
9,90 cm
Packaging height [cm]
9,90 cm
Net Weight [g]
2000 g
7MGX 13KIT
Belt Pulley, alternator
Packaging length [cm]
8,1 cm
Packaging width [cm]
2,60 cm
Packaging height [cm]
8,30 cm
Net Weight [g]
210 g
9MGX 750
Drive Bearing, alternator
Packaging length [cm]
8,8 cm
Packaging width [cm]
8,80 cm
Packaging height [cm]
6,40 cm
Net Weight [g]
30 g
10MGX 752KIT
Rectifier, alternator
Packaging length [cm]
8,4 cm
Packaging width [cm]
6,40 cm
Packaging height [cm]
11,40 cm
Net Weight [g]
117 g
11MGX 1059
Cap
Packaging length [cm]
13,8 cm
Packaging width [cm]
7,40 cm
Packaging height [cm]
15,00 cm
Net Weight [g]
270 g
13MGX 205
Protective Cap, alternator
Packaging length [cm]
7,8 cm
Packaging width [cm]
7,80 cm
Packaging height [cm]
12,50 cm
Net Weight [g]
28 g
15MGX 503
Alternator Regulator
Packaging length [cm]
5,8 cm
Packaging width [cm]
5,80 cm
Packaging height [cm]
7,60 cm
Net Weight [g]
48 g

OE numbers. The originals this part replaces.

Numbers the vehicle makers and other brands use for this part. Only a confirmed OE number links to its own page; other brands' equivalents are under “Equivalent products”.

Equivalent products. They fit in the same place.

0 available · 17 numbers

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All 17 cross-reference numbers

Numbers other makers give for this part. They are aftermarket numbers, not the vehicle maker's OE numbers; a linked number is one we sell.

  • BOSCH 0120489427
  • BOSCH 0120489428
  • BOSCH 0120489429
  • BOSCH 0120489430
  • BOSCH 0986034550
  • BOSCH 0986034558
  • BOSCH 0986035010
  • BOSCH 0986035018
  • DELCO REMY DRA4550
  • DELCO REMY DRA5010
  • LUCAS ELECTRICAL LRA00774
  • MAGNETI MARELLI 9433 566 76
  • MAGNETI MARELLI 9433 566 79
  • MAGNETI MARELLI MAR 572
  • MAGNETI MARELLI MAR 575
  • VALEO 436 299
  • VALEO VA 195

Compatible cars. VW, 3 models.

Matched from the manufacturer's data. Production years 1981–1994.

Power generator for VW

Models MAHLE MG 401 fits
ModelEnginesYears
VW3 models
VW POLO CLASSIC (86C, 80)1.0, 1.3, 1.3 Cat1985–1994
VW POLO Coupe (86C, 80)1.0, 1.3, 1.3 Cat1981–1994
VW POLO II (86C, 80)1.0, 1.31981–1994

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