You need this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274519163255?_skw=alternator+regulator+brushes+and+slip+ring&itmmeta=01KF304PJWVADD4K27KBQZX8KW&hash=item3fea9e0177:g:74wAAOSw-6xfeIPv&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABEO7PUuNWmJ%2B%2BUShgI9tQz ...

Hello

I have rebuilt around 15 D2 alternators including custom ones that survived trips to the ring.
It's about £25-30 in parts to rebuild one to a high standard.

I worked on 2 manual swapped s8's in UK, so it has been done

Thanks for the wiring info

Update:

Off it goes to its new owner, using UK's leading A8 D2 transporter, Glynn.

Yes i think thats the one. It's also worth greasing the rack itself to make sure it won't kill the new motor.

Have a look in the Electrics secion of the forums. I've uploaded some PDF's there.
IIRC Mercedes W202 motor can be had for cheap new, and fits the D2 rack

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boot lights would simply not do for me, my boot is always full of things and i often find myself soldering in the boot of my car so its perfect

Couple pics of my Lexus NX450h+
It's a 2.5L engine with an electric motor at the back. Overall output of the system is about 306hp

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Double glazing, kind of reminds me of my 2.8 and how much work it was to retrofit twin pane windows..
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The care came with puddle lights ...