What usually goes bad in an alternator that would require it to be replaced? I'm thinking about rebuilding my alternator and just wondering what all I would need to replace with new parts. TIA.

 

voltage regulator and brushes.

 

Hi all,
Thanks for all the recommendations.
Just wanted to mention that some posts talked about the customer needing more knowledge, supporting local businesses etc.
I totally agree with supporting local businesses. Sadly, people get old and retire and no one replaces them.
But, cannot agree with customers needing more knowledge before ordering a product.
The onus of responsibility lies with the retailer who should never state a product will fit unless absolutely sure. Logic and common sense.
I would never say a product will fit unless absolutely sure. That is called honesty, ethics, responsibility.
Anyway, I will look for alternatives in the future.

 

I think you've accidentally replied to the wrong thread/conversation. The previous post in this thread was from 2006.

 

I was wondering how it jumped like that lol. I didn't notice it was a 2006 post.. was reading it an like? The guy never mentioned rockauto wtf he saying

 

My money is on the bumper being a bot.

Though, I could be wrong...