[ludwig]

Alternator replaced in 2-1/2 hours today. Bought rebuilt unit from Arlington Armature in Springfield for $250. Was quoted $1100+ for replacement by repair shop in Old Town. $850 saved in 2-1/2 hours is pretty good in my book.

The good was that everything went fairly smooth. I had replaced the unit 3 years ago so had a pretty good idea of what I was in for.

The bad - fan shroud is cracked and I got some nice 2nd degree burns loosening the alternator ground while the engine was still, ah, warm.

Got it all back together before dark. Started, ran, and puts out 13-1/2+ volts. Will check it again tomorrow after I drive into work.

Thanks everybody for your assistance.

First shot is halfway through. Second is my burn. Third shot is right at the start.

[GoThingNC]

Good Job

I replaced mine the other year since the bearings were starting to fail, easier then I expected but I strained my back a little during installation. Shop that rebuilt the alternator also replaced a bad diode along with the regulator.

A client of mine just had the alternator replaced on his VW by the Stealership.

$500 for the Alternator plus $400 labor then tax, ouch.

[Jase007]

Nice job Chris.

Find any critters in there?

Arlington Armature is good.

Used them for a replacement (sourcing) a few years ago.

Mine was either Marchal /Motorola or Paris-Rhone(sp) ... not a Bosch with internal voltage regulator.

[ludwig]

I think I will keep going back to Arlington Armature for all of my starter/alternator/motor needs.

No critters, just a nice coating of dirt.