Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

iluvmy72 · 01-31-2007, 08:51 PM

OK....I have now replaced my alternater for the 4th time in 5 years. Sure you get a free replacement for the 100 bucks you spent, but they are crap parts. So this time I spent the extra dough and bought a brand new Delco- Remmy. You know the ones that go 8+ years without any problems?!?! I hope this one goes much longer than the last 4 combined....8 volts after 11 months is just plain unexceptable. The one before it had 12 volts after 4 months. Thanks alot NAPA!!! I'm staying with Carquest and AC Delco for now on.

OK RANT OVER WITH

Longhorn Man · 01-31-2007, 09:58 PM

NAPA has junk alt, starters, and batterys. If your NAPA offers wilson brand reman'd starters and altenators, then they are worth buying... but not there normal ones, they totally suck.

krue · 01-31-2007, 10:17 PM

You're waaaayyy better off (IMO) to go to a reputable auto electric shop and have your alternator rebuilt. Costs less than half of a "rebuilt" alt from a parts store and I've not worn one out yet.

Sport/Truck · 01-31-2007, 10:42 PM

Here’s my take. Don’t buy rebuilt, but having yours rebuilt instead is ok. Or New always works too.
s/t

fastwillie 696969 · 01-31-2007, 10:46 PM

rebuild it yourself parts are cheap

Morgsie · 01-31-2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

You're waaaayyy better off (IMO) to go to a reputable auto electric shop and have your alternator rebuilt. Costs less than half of a "rebuilt" alt from a parts store and I've not worn one out yet.

I agree. Never had a problem with the place I take my alternators/starters to. iluvmy72 problem sounds more like a wiring problem that's causing the alternator to burn out quickly than the rebuilds them self. That or you're using a dead battery and trying to get your alternator to charge it.

**Boog** · 01-31-2007, 11:14 PM

Reman'd alternators from any parts store or reman'd alternators from a local alt shop can give you trouble if they do not use the best of parts. Thing is most everybody these days are looking for the cheap price and expecting the best service. All parts stores and alt shops are offering the cheap stuff cause it sells better and have the upper grade if you ask for it.
Also worth pointing out is some guys use alternators with too small an amp output to keep up with the power demand of the vehicle and all the extras, radio, amps, air pumps, etc. Too much demand on a small output alt will definately shorten the life of it.

Rick Mills · 01-31-2007, 11:30 PM

Great.... I just bought an alternator from NAPA.
Should've checked with you guys first.

Walts_restoration · 01-31-2007, 11:56 PM

just pulled the alternator off my dads truck a 170k miles on his 1973 3/4 ton. Then again it wast the heaviest truck you could orer (special heavy duty front and rear). And tis been treated like a show truck for the last 140k miles of its life. Even though its body makes it look like a junker, its one hell of an old work truck.

**truckdude239** · 02-01-2007, 01:11 AM

I've never had trouble with reman alts from advance auto parts live time warranty i have had one on my f-150 for about 3 years no problems i have a reman with internal reg on my 71 no troubles. but thats what the life time warranty is for never buy from autozone

68speedalert · 02-01-2007, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Reman'd alternators from any parts store or reman'd alternators from a local alt shop can give you trouble if they do not use the best of parts. Thing is most everybody these days are looking for the cheap price and expecting the best service. All parts stores and alt shops are offering the cheap stuff cause it sells better and have the upper grade if you ask for it.
Also worth pointing out is some guys use alternators with too small an amp output to keep up with the power demand of the vehicle and all the extras, radio, amps, air pumps, etc. Too much demand on a small output alt will definately shorten the life of it.

NAPA premium is all I want to put on.

Aarons72s · 02-01-2007, 06:55 AM

I use alternatiors and starters from oreillys. They have 3 grades a cheap line, a good rebuilt line and new line. I only use the good line and havent had any problems with there starters or alternators. Just my experiance.

GMCBubba · 02-01-2007, 10:54 AM

luckily, these alternators are easy to replace if you do cheap out like me and buy the budget alternators. it's a bit more of an issue when you have to pull fan and radiator to get at a v6 honda alt (which was one of the only american parts on the engine, and coincidentally the only part to wear out at 50k)

Myself · 02-01-2007, 11:40 AM

I have bought loads of parts through the years from O'reillys with nary a problem. I will NOT buy anything from Autozone!

**WorkinLonghorn** · 02-01-2007, 12:30 PM

It's a scam,the lifetime warranty at AZ. I got suckered into thinking they must be real good units to have that LT warrantee,but it's just the opposite apparently.The things are so cheap they can afford to replace them 4 or 5 times and still make money.
>>Auto Zone is a good place to by oil and hand cleaner.

01-31-2007, 08:51 PM	#1
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! OK....I have now replaced my alternater for the 4th time in 5 years. Sure you get a free replacement for the 100 bucks you spent, but they are crap parts. So this time I spent the extra dough and bought a brand new Delco- Remmy. You know the ones that go 8+ years without any problems?!?! I hope this one goes much longer than the last 4 combined....8 volts after 11 months is just plain unexceptable. The one before it had 12 volts after 4 months. Thanks alot NAPA!!! I'm staying with Carquest and AC Delco for now on. OK RANT OVER WITH

01-31-2007, 09:58 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! NAPA has junk alt, starters, and batterys. If your NAPA offers wilson brand reman'd starters and altenators, then they are worth buying... but not there normal ones, they totally suck.

01-31-2007, 10:17 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! You're waaaayyy better off (IMO) to go to a reputable auto electric shop and have your alternator rebuilt. Costs less than half of a "rebuilt" alt from a parts store and I've not worn one out yet. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-31-2007, 10:42 PM	#4
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! Here’s my take. Don’t buy rebuilt, but having yours rebuilt instead is ok. Or New always works too. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

01-31-2007, 10:46 PM	#5
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! rebuild it yourself parts are cheap __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

01-31-2007, 11:14 PM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! Reman'd alternators from any parts store or reman'd alternators from a local alt shop can give you trouble if they do not use the best of parts. Thing is most everybody these days are looking for the cheap price and expecting the best service. All parts stores and alt shops are offering the cheap stuff cause it sells better and have the upper grade if you ask for it. Also worth pointing out is some guys use alternators with too small an amp output to keep up with the power demand of the vehicle and all the extras, radio, amps, air pumps, etc. Too much demand on a small output alt will definately shorten the life of it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-31-2007, 11:30 PM	#8
Rick Mills Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 351	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! Great.... I just bought an alternator from NAPA. Should've checked with you guys first. __________________ The Fastor Pastor '68 swb, 447 BBC/ 6-71 Weiand, Dual 950 Bigs Carbs/ 2 1/2" Header tubes - 4" collectors/ M-21 4speed: '70 swb; TH-400 - bagged & shaved. Looking for new engine or parts. Wife - Original {A Real Classic!}

01-31-2007, 11:56 PM	#9
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! just pulled the alternator off my dads truck a 170k miles on his 1973 3/4 ton. Then again it wast the heaviest truck you could orer (special heavy duty front and rear). And tis been treated like a show truck for the last 140k miles of its life. Even though its body makes it look like a junker, its one hell of an old work truck. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

02-01-2007, 01:11 AM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! I've never had trouble with reman alts from advance auto parts live time warranty i have had one on my f-150 for about 3 years no problems i have a reman with internal reg on my 71 no troubles. but thats what the life time warranty is for never buy from autozone __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-01-2007, 06:55 AM	#12
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! I use alternatiors and starters from oreillys. They have 3 grades a cheap line, a good rebuilt line and new line. I only use the good line and havent had any problems with there starters or alternators. Just my experiance.

02-01-2007, 10:54 AM	#13
GMCBubba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 255	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! luckily, these alternators are easy to replace if you do cheap out like me and buy the budget alternators. it's a bit more of an issue when you have to pull fan and radiator to get at a v6 honda alt (which was one of the only american parts on the engine, and coincidentally the only part to wear out at 50k) __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 ton, 307, 4-speed NP435GL, DANA 60, 4.10, HD rear leafs, manual everything, leaking oil and water. Now rocking 383, NV4500, power steering, power brakes. Finally undergoing restoration.

02-01-2007, 11:40 AM	#14
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! I have bought loads of parts through the years from O'reillys with nary a problem. I will NOT buy anything from Autozone!

02-01-2007, 12:30 PM	#15
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,857	Re: Alternaters: Don't buy rebuilt!!!! It's a scam,the lifetime warranty at AZ. I got suckered into thinking they must be real good units to have that LT warrantee,but it's just the opposite apparently.The things are so cheap they can afford to replace them 4 or 5 times and still make money. >>Auto Zone is a good place to by oil and hand cleaner. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.



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