Originally Posted By: Trav
These remans are terrible. I look for OEM low mileage used. Many times the ones from a newer engine fit just fine.
A used alternator from the junkyard is sometime cheaper then than getting replacement parts for your existing original alternator. Having said that, I bought a used alternator from a part out locally for $10 that I am using on one of my cars right now. I took the original alternator and replaced the diode pack on it to keep as a spare.
These remans are terrible. I look for OEM low mileage used. Many times the ones from a newer engine fit just fine.
A used alternator from the junkyard is sometime cheaper then than getting replacement parts for your existing original alternator. Having said that, I bought a used alternator from a part out locally for $10 that I am using on one of my cars right now. I took the original alternator and replaced the diode pack on it to keep as a spare.