So i need a new alternator but...
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So i need a new alternator but...
So I need a new alternator, and It would cost about $125 for a new one. But I was wondering if there was kit out there to rebuild it instead of getting a new one and hopefully it will save me money.
so the question is, is there a good kit out there to use to rebuil the alternator.
so the question is, is there a good kit out there to use to rebuil the alternator.
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I've never seen a rebuild "kit" for an alternator although shops that rebuild them are obviously getting their parts from somewhere.
There are upgrade options that range from the fairly simple-the higher output FD unit, for example- to slightly more involved- the Ford Taurus alt- which are available either used on forums/Craigslist or even picked from a junkyard.
Personally, I've had excellent luck in junkyards so that's where I'd look first.
There are upgrade options that range from the fairly simple-the higher output FD unit, for example- to slightly more involved- the Ford Taurus alt- which are available either used on forums/Craigslist or even picked from a junkyard.
Personally, I've had excellent luck in junkyards so that's where I'd look first.
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+1 on the Taurus alt. They're pretty stout.
I'd suggest rebuilt, first, until you get everything else sorted out, for your system, THEN you can decide which way you want to go - FD or Taurus.
I'd suggest rebuilt, first, until you get everything else sorted out, for your system, THEN you can decide which way you want to go - FD or Taurus.
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