Question for those that may know the difference.
The 2005-2007 R51 has a different alternator number, than from 2008-2012
From what I see, there are two differences:
1. the manufacturer change that occurred from Hitachi to Valeo.
2. There is a rear clock position difference, from 9 o'clock, to 10 o'clock - and this appears to be just the plug connections.
The 130 amp versions appear identical in size, pulleys, etc.
Would there be any issue in installed a 2011 R51 Alternator onto the 2005 (130 amp version) other than the connection position noted above?