I got one from O'Reilly last year I believe for a bit less. Life time
warrenty.
As to replacing with a GM alternator. I never had trouble getting enough power
for my car with the stock. If you've added a lot of electronics to the car,
you might need it.
On Oct 20, 2010, at 9:20 PM, Eugene Balinski wrote:
> All,
>
> Well, the Alternator light on the dash was just starting
> to illuminate when I brought the car home the other night.
> Raise the rpm a bit and it goes out. I have never seen it
> do that before so it is probably time for an alternator.
> It is the original one.
>
> I will check the voltage regulator, belt tension, and
> connections, but in the event that an alternator is called
> for, what is the general wisdom ? Auto Zone supposedly
> has a direct Lucas replacement (45 AMP rating), for $112.00
> including core fee. Moss has one for $119.00
>
> However, I understand that the preferred method is to
> use a higher output GM alternator with appropriate wiring
> change. Can someone re-enlighten me?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gene 80 B
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