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Posted by: Name is Snick Oct 12 2023, 12:20 PM

Anybody left in the Northern Hemisphere who will replace my alternator bearing?

Preferably in the mid-Atlantic USA or environs. All I can find is replace the alternator. The old guys are dying off fast.

Thanks

Posted by: porschetub Oct 12 2023, 12:28 PM

Find a good local auto electrical shop nothing too hard about these units ,request a dissemble and appraisal before repair so you don't spend more than the cost of a replacement reman unit,cheers.

Posted by: brant Oct 12 2023, 12:30 PM

There aren’t any of those guys left when I searched Colorado

Found one in berkley that does great work on Bosch
I shipped both ways for their sevice
Brant

Posted by: Spoke Oct 12 2023, 12:57 PM

I've used these guys to get new bearings and seals. Got a $50 Audi transmission seal from them for $4.99.

I've replaced the bearings on my pond pump twice now in 20 years. Total cost less than $10.

http://www.bds-usa.net/

Posted by: 930cabman Oct 12 2023, 01:34 PM

Yes, us old guys are dying off fast. I have used Phil at Batavia Starter a couple times. Located in Western New York

Posted by: anderssj Oct 12 2023, 05:16 PM

These guys have done a great job for me rebuilding Volvo alternators over the years:

"Browning's Alternator and Starter Exchange and Service,"
Phone: (757) 460-1018
Address: 1736 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Website: http://www.browningsalternator.com

FWIW, a couple of the indie Volvo shops in the area also use them.

Hope this helps!

Posted by: bkrantz Oct 12 2023, 09:07 PM

I had my Bosch alternator rebuilt at Tucson Alternator exchange. These old school places are still out there.

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 12 2023, 11:00 PM

I had noticed that this is becoming a real issue. I have started rebuilding these and will offer as a service, but we are also working on the rebuild kit and a few variations of it so you can do it if you want. More soon.
Mark

Posted by: TheCabinetmaker Oct 13 2023, 08:48 AM

I have Shorty's two miles from me. An old school rebuilder. Just did my Astro van last week. $70.00.