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Re: my alternator died (sniff) - please help ASAP - '79 Spit

To: DANMAS@aol.com
Subject: Re: my alternator died (sniff) - please help ASAP - '79 Spit
From: "The Stretz's" <ccfarm@tranquility.net>
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 1997 09:25:49 -0500
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <970818223501_33339743@emout15.mail.aol.com>
DANMAS@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 97-08-18 09:40:27 EDT, eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL writes:
> 
> > What would be your suggestion on the fix.  I can go to AutoZone and get
> >  a "lifetime guaranteed" alternator for around $60.  Or, I can order one
> >  from VickyB for about $100 (Yow!).  Or, I can try to fix it myself or have
> >  it rebuilt.
> 
> Kevin:
> 
> No question in my mind - I'd go with the Auto-Zone unit. I don't believe you
> can fix one any cheaper. Actually, if it were me, I'd replace it with a GM
> unit, and be done with it. A GM unit also comes with a lifetime warranty, and
> costs about $30, plus a $15 core charge.
> 
> Dan Masters,
> Alcoa, TN
> 
> '71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
> '71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
>                     http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
> '74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition
> '68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74

Hey folks, don't be fooled by the "Lifetime Warranty".  The warranty
only covers the first unit you buy.  The replacement is only good for 30
days or so.  After that, you're screwed.  

Chad Stretz
73 TR6 CF7511U

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