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YOUR RESEARCHRebuilding an alternator?
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Replace alternator a couple years ago, bought a re-manufactured
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I replaced my alternator a couple years ago, Bought a re-manufactured from Advance Auto, was $159 with lifetime replacement.
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I confirmed this today when i replaced the belt and carefully felt all bearings.
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Mine was replaced just before I purchased mine a little over 3 years ago.
Replace alternator-starter y-cable while you're in there
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Replace the alternator-starter y-cable while you're in there.
Use aftermarket alternator don't be surprised if your radio starts
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If you use an aftermarket alternator don't be surprised if your radio starts to cut out.
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My alternator is still charging perfectly but is a bit noisy. I confirmed this today when i replaced the belt and carefully felt all bearings. Alternator was ever so slightly rough. Any reason this couldnt be rebuilt rather than replacing?
Mine was replaced just before I purchased mine a little over 3 years ago. $1,145 plus $217 labor. If there is a way to rebuild it I'd definitely opt for that.
Thanks guys! Yeah, I saw the prices of new ones from Porsche, as well as Bosch direct units. I couldn't see why, but figured I'd ask to see if I was missing anything.
Look for a post a little while back, it was about a good deal on Amazon and the 997 ( same as 996) alternator. It even includes the pulley. I bought one and I think it was around $200. And it is a new Bosch unit not rebuilt one. Plus a little more power from it too.
Might be worth checking out as an option.
Jeff
Don't buy a Chinese eBay version. Keep your factory alternator and have it rebuilt. I've got an excellent shop nearby that did mine for $110. Those aren't rare, just look for an alternator and starter specialist.
I replaced my alternator a couple years ago, Bought a re-manufactured from Advance Auto, was $159 with lifetime replacement. compared the 2 and it was identical to the one I removed.
Identical ? Sure the outside case - but what about the bearings , diodes etc.
I went with San Jose starter and alternator (I'm sure there are local shops like that in many cities) who rebuilt with German parts for me ... ~$200 .... Perfect
I actually ordered the Amazon 150A alternator and just received it yesterday.
Looks great and I can't wait to install it. I'll let you all know how it turns out once I've done so.
Even with taxes it was less than $300 and Amazon got it to me in a couple of days. Brand new and without a core charge.
If you use an aftermarket alternator don't be surprised if your radio starts to cut out. My C2 had an aftermarket alternator when I got it and the radio cut out every time I started to drive the car. It turns out some of the factory radios on the older 996's can cut out when there is too much current. My voltage regulator was intermittently sending out too much juice (it looked just like the factory Bosch one). I ended up putting a resistor in my fuse box to cut the power down. Worked like a champ.
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