New Bosch or New Remy alternator?

[Twisted1]

The Bosch is about $20 more than the Remy, but don’t know which to go with. I have a 2002 F150 4.6 with the 130 amp alternator. Are there any better suggestions as well? I need one like yesterday..

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Bosch

 

[Kruse]

Any company can give you a “Monday morning “ or “Friday afternoon “ product. That saying, I have never had a problem with a new Remy, unlike just about brand that has come back to bite me.

 

[mrsilv04]

No good local auto electric shops nearby, to rebuild what you have? We have a local shop that can turn it around in a day, if they have everything on hand... and better quality than anything out of China, Mexico, or Taiwan.

 

[nwjones18]

https://www.amazon.com/DB-Electrica...leId=17&vehicleName=1999+Ford+E-150+Econoline

I'll get flamed for this.. but I've put these on a couple trucks and they are still going fine years later. Not sure how much the alternators you're looking at cost, but for $20 I'd go bosch.

 

[Twisted1]

No good local auto electric shops nearby, to rebuild what you have? We have a local shop that can turn it around in a day, if they have everything on hand... and better quality than anything out of China, Mexico, or Taiwan.

We have one local but they have terrible reviews. I called anyways and the owner I spoke to was a total d1ck so I said forget it.

 

[Twisted1]

https://www.amazon.com/DB-Electrica...leId=17&vehicleName=1999+Ford+E-150+Econoline

I'll get flamed for this.. but I've put these on a couple trucks and they are still going fine years later. Not sure how much the alternators you're looking at cost, but for $20 I'd go bosch.

The reviews look promising on it

 

[Kruse]

No good local auto electric shops nearby, to rebuild what you have? We have a local shop that can turn it around in a day, if they have everything on hand... and better quality than anything out of China, Mexico, or Taiwan.

I will rebuild anything that I can, but if the slip rings are gone or if a the starter armature has a short, it’s time for something else. My nearest rebuild shop is a half hour away and works on the local products first. I honestly had a product in there for nine months once and he never touched it, despite calling him every month to check on the status. However, when I came to pick it up, he repeatedly wanted me to keep it there telling me that he could get to it tomorrow.

 

[Trav]

Bosch, made in USA with a better warranty.

https://www.opticatonline.com/part/bbhk-0-bosch-al7547n?ctx_q=BOSCH+AL7547N&ctx_iam=1

 

[Falcon_LS]

I've got brand new Bosch alternators on my Grand Marquis and Explorer; never had any issues with them and so far, they are lasting longer than the Motorcraft remans.

 

[Twisted1]

Thanks guys. I ordered a new Bosch from Napa Auto

 

[zzyzzx]

Alternators are often easily repaired.

 

[atikovi]

Thanks guys. I ordered a new Bosch from Napa Auto

Have you not learned anything from being on these forums? At $217, NAPA is one of the the most overpriced parts store chains. It would have been $133 at Rock Auto.

 

[Twisted1]

Have you not learned anything from being on these forums? At $217, NAPA is one of the the most overpriced parts store chains. It would have been $133 at Rock Auto.

My truck is my daily driver so I can’t wait for Rock Auto’s shipping time. Sometimes you have to pay a little more to get things instantly when you need it. I save money all the time but this is a situation where I need it ASAP.

I got it for $195 btw

 

[atikovi]

OK if that is the only thing to drive. Most people here have more than one vehicle in case one is laid up temporarily.

 

[Twisted1]

OK if that is the only thing to drive. Most people here have more than one vehicle in case one is laid up temporarily.

I have another vehicle but my wife uses it to drive the kids around and run her errands so I just have my truck really