Alternator question

[davidwm88]

I would but its hard to get to my alternator. Its in the very back under almost everything else.

 

[GCAdidas13 10+ year member]

I would but its hard to get to my alternator. Its in the very back under almost everything else.

Oooo forgot about installation.

From my understanding if you install the alternator right (like on a fully charged batt and etc) and aren't constantly abusing it, it should last.

 

[davidwm88]

Your right, I will probably go with HOalternators.com Thanks again for the help and for putting up with my stupid *** questions.

 

[bimma85 5,000+ posts]

why dont you call some places up? see if you have a local dealer. I was surprised to call up ohio gen, to find out that there is a dealer here that sells em... a shop where I know a few people //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif. Gotta run out there tomorrow.

 

[davidwm88]

I have, i called everone here. No one can do it, not make it or order it. I have done everything lol.

 

[davidwm88]

well i got my quote today $650 for a 170 amp alternator. I hope its made of gold because that is expeniseve for a alternator. Its not even a 200 amp one. I might go with someone after this lol.

 

[88Vette 10+ year member]

That is a crazy price!

You can find them all day long with warranty on eBay for ~ $125 to $300 or so depending on how much current (amps) you need!

It's hard to belive no local shop can hook you up!

 

[davidwm88]

I thought a place here called Tucson ALternator Exchange would help me out but they dont do anything expect relace stock ones and they didnt know what my car was. Then I went to car quest and the same thing. I cant win lol.

 

[88Vette 10+ year member]

Yep...that would be a pisser! Kind of like my car...when you say Corvette it is automatically more $$$$...at least now it's getting older and some parts are getting cheaper! Finally!!

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[davidwm88]

I know i can only imagene what its like for you. You say corvette and souddenly a bunch of hidden charges come up. At least someone knows my pain.