Full Version: alternator parts
I want to rebuild my alternator, and I am having trouble finding the diodes for sale. Also I cannot find the rubber parts associated with the alternator. I still have them: they are about 40 years old. So, I was thinking a refresh of diodes, bearings, brushes and rubber might be a good thing. I recognize that the smarter route is a rebuilt alternator or a new Chinese one. Any leads?
You should be able to find a Bosch reman for under a $100...
Just take it to a local starter/alternator shop and have them rebuild it. Usually around 60 bucks and they will do a better job than those repair stations in Mexico.
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 11 2012, 04:25 PM) 
Just take it to a local starter/alternator shop and have them rebuild it. Usually around 60 bucks and they will do a better job than those repair stations in Mexico.
Every town in America has a little guy tucked away somewhere running a small Alternator/Starter repair shop...
You have to sniff these guys out and make friends with them.
You'll quickly learn that most of them will repair ANY starter or ALTERNATOR for less than 50 bucks.. You may have to wait a couple of days for him to turn it around, but the $$ savings are more than worth it.
I've been using my local guy for DECADES... There is absolutely no need to waste your money with the local FLAPS. Just compare the prices. No comparison.
Just as an example, I had my Bosch alternator on my 993 go out. 250-300.00 at FLAPS. Local guy said it blew a diode. 75.00 bucks to repair, and he replaced a bearing in it too.
Also, w/the local guy, if his work fails, he'll most likely fix it for free.
Thanks for your input. I'm gonna try this shop out near me. I've got two old alternators that may work but need to be refreshed. While the engine is out I may as well get them right.
http://www.alternatorstarterexchange.com/
http://www.alternatorstarterexchange.com/
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Just take it to a local starter/alternator shop and have them rebuild it. Usually around 60 bucks and they will do a better job than those repair stations in Mexico.
with them dudes. We have one here that saved me when my ML320 Alt went out (fresh out of warrantee and only new to be had at $700 clams) $50.00 and back on the road.
QUOTE(benalishhero @ Oct 11 2012, 04:08 PM)
You should be able to find a Bosch reman for under a $100...
These are not that expensive to buy new so why both to rebuilt an old unit? Just my $.02
QUOTE(RON S. @ Oct 11 2012, 07:09 PM)
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 11 2012, 04:25 PM)
Just take it to a local starter/alternator shop and have them rebuild it. Usually around 60 bucks and they will do a better job than those repair stations in Mexico.
Every town in America has a little guy tucked away somewhere running a small Alternator/Starter repair shop...
You have to sniff these guys out and make friends with them.
You'll quickly learn that most of them will repair ANY starter or ALTERNATOR for less than 50 bucks.. You may have to wait a couple of days for him to turn it around, but the $$ savings are more than worth it.
I've been using my local guy for DECADES... There is absolutely no need to waste your money with the local FLAPS. Just compare the prices. No comparison.
Just as an example, I had my Bosch alternator on my 993 go out. 250-300.00 at FLAPS. Local guy said it blew a diode. 75.00 bucks to repair, and he replaced a bearing in it too.
Also, w/the local guy, if his work fails, he'll most likely fix it for free.
They all go by the nickname "Sparky"
New ones on Evil-Bay $165 + $28 shipped from Turkey.
The rubber parts you might have a hard time finding. I'm working on these for Jeff B right now.
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