I am needing a new alternator because of the bearings going out on my 99 civic ex.

Which alternators are good to get? Rebuilds from Autozone/AdvanceAutoParts/Oreillys? or selling both of my kidneys and getting a new one from honda?

If its a remanufactured alternator from an auto parts store, what brands have everyone had good luck with? Some say Lifetime warranty and some are lifetime with roadside assistance for 2 years(theses are the cheaper ones). Some of the more expensive ones only have a few month warranty

I haven't gotten an alternator before so I don't know what would be the best to get.

Thanks!


Modified by SivlrKrt3 at 11:35 PM 6/12/2008

 

the rebuilds will be fine since they have a pretty descent warranty and everything. I personally havenever had a problem with them.

 

has anyone else has any probs with rebuilds?

I am not sure where is the best place to get them either. I know NAPA i have heard is good but their stuff is more expensive; worth it?

i just looked on hondaautomotiveparts and saw even they are $600




Modified by SivlrKrt3 at 11:50 PM 6/12/2008

 

When I lost my alternator (rusted off stud), I overnight'd an eBay rebuilt high-amperage Denso (165 amp). It has run fine for me, and was about $150 to my door I believe.

Aim for a Denso I'd say, they're an OEM provider. No need to let online dealership charge you the price of a motor for the alternator. :-)

 

Purchase a Denso alternator - case closed.

Auto Zone/Advanced/O'Reily's reman ones are junk IMO. Having been at this Honda/Acura onl;y repair shop for the past 8 years I've seen countless year-old reman parts store alternators take a crap far too early.

Like Davus said - Denso supplies them to Honda, so it IS OE, but cheaper.

You can find them online, but somem parts stores may carry them too.


Modified by B18C5-EH2 at 10:17 AM 6/13/2008

 

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I looked on DensoProducts and they show one that says "canada" thats more expensive and one that says "except canada"; both are remanufactured. do I get the "except canada"?

 

Let me look it up in my world Pac catalog that I use to roder parts for my shop.

BRB.

 

alright thanks.




Modified by SivlrKrt3 at 9:07 AM 6/13/2008

 

Okay it says "for models sold in Canada" or "models not sold in Canada.

Unless your car was made to be SOLD originally in Canada get the non-Canada one.

 

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Thanks, will do.

This isnt really going to be helpful in my alternator situation but, how long do stock alternators usually last? I was reading on the net that improper installation of the belts making the bearings wear out can be common.