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Arrived in a Bosch box and appears identical to the unit it's replacing (original unit in 2007 XC70), including matching electronics and pulley. Both main bearings and clutch pulley feel nice and smooth and tight.
I first evaluated aftermarket units at three different auto parts chains that were priced similarly. None of them had the correct (clutched) pulley—they were the right diameter, but all were solid—and two of them had similar connectors and bolt pattern but visibly different exterior parts.
In any case, I'm happier going with a reman by Bosch than with aftermarket from another supplier that has the wrong pulley for this application, especially if the price is essentially the same.
Installed and charging fine. Original unit had 205,000 miles and hadn't actually failed, just had developed noisy bearings (both clutch and main bearings). Hopefully this unit goes another 200k miles with a similar outcome.
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bosch |
| Item Weight | 15.1 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | AL0854X |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AL0854X |