Originally Posted By: MarkM66
Originally Posted By: JimPghPA
I have the starter and alternator rebuilt at 60 K and then every 50 K there after.
For the alternator new bearings and brushes.
For the starter new bendix, and brushes. And the groves between the conductive sections of the commutator on the armature get cleaned out, and the holes that the armature shaft goes into get cleaned out and new grease.
Also take a close look at the harmonic balancer to see if the outer section is moving away from the inner section. The rubber between those sections brakes down and the outer section shifts so it is not in line with the proper path for the serpentine belt.
Must be driving GM vehicles.
290k miles on my factory Honda alt and starter
220k on my factory Yota's
I put money into parts instead of paying to be a member of AAA. I would rather have a car that is reliable than one that breaks down and requires towing when ever a part goes bad.
