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Old 05-31-2010, 12:09 PM
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Hey Storm...welcome to the forums. Now, if you'd actually read the entire thread, it's been noted that the alternator site has been closed and a replacement hasn't been found. Maybe you should start searching around and find something, then post it here for others.
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I replaced mine in February, I found the best price at NAPA. They have NAPA rebuilt for around 260, Bosch rebuilt around 500. I went with the NAPA rebuilt, obviously the core is the same.
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Regulator

Hey when I run the engine the computer tells me the voltage is about 10v can this be the regulator in the alternator that needs to be replaced or can it be something else.
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Completed the alternator replacement last week and this thread was a great help. Thanks deville. Hardest part was getting the fan off and I know its a reverse thread. Just took time to remove all the stuff out of the way.

So if you have basic mechanical skill you can feel confident you can do this and save a ton of money.

I used a reman alternator from Eagle electric because it was cheap and close by so I could pick it up. Paid $235 and got back $50 for the core so total was $185.

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Completed the alternator replacement last week and this thread was a great help. Thanks deville. Hardest part was getting the fan off and I know its a reverse thread. Just took time to remove all the stuff out of the way.

So if you have basic mechanical skill you can feel confident you can do this and save a ton of money.

I used a reman alternator from Eagle electric because it was cheap and close by so I could pick it up. Paid $235 and got back $50 for the core so total was $185.

EAGLE ELECTRIC items - Get great deals on ALTERNATORS, STARTERS items on eBay Stores!

Everything is great after 2 months with the rebuilt alternator.
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