ACURA-C

My alternator is whining and Im thinking of replacing....is this a good replacement?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1876100040

I dont know too much about them, Ive never had one go on me before in any of my cars with systems...

ib_jimmy

Could be the belt dawg

ACURA-C

Oh yeah... 1997 and 76K miles have something to do with it...Ill take a closer look.

Thanks!

dustbuster4

I have the same alternator. I've had it for over a year, and it runs great. It's definitely more amperage than stock, but it will help if you're running an amp or other high-drain electronics.

ACURA-C

Thanks dust, hey did you replace cuz it went out or just for your system? The whining under the hood is annoying. (worse than my shorty ram...j/k) Ill try belt dressing, but the belts look pretty good.

Just wonderin, why you replaced

97Acura3.0CL

i got that alternator as well thanks to dust for findig me that number, i got my alterator in and you cant see a diffference but you know your electronics dont need more power than that. i replaced mine since mine was going out. i would buy the bigger one if you plan to upgrade your system or add more electrronis to your car like he said

ACURA-C

How did u know yours was going out? Is Ebay's price a good price? and one more question....How hard is it to put in, or did someone do it for you? I really dont want to mess qith instaling it. Looks like a bitch with all the belts ......

Lata!

dustbuster4

I replaced my alternator ONLY for the power increase. I was having a noticeable power drain when at idle (stereo, amp, a/c, headlights, etc.) was causing the gauges to dim. Once I ungraded to the 180-amp, no more dimming!

Installation was pretty easy. It's a tight squeeze getting the alternator to fit between the engine and radiator, but with persistence, it will fit.

97Acura3.0CL

note that the alternator is hard to fit like dust said but with time and patience, remember you dont want to force it and break a blade, remember that the pulley on the new alt. is smaller than the stock on so you need to switch them out or hey get a new belt to fit it like i did, i think it was 2-4mm smaller but check it out. i recommend getting the number from ebay or somewhere where they sell them, i cant remember the guys name but he is locate4d in texas. i payed $197 and change and that included shipping. so go for it and you will benifit from the dimming and your car will be alot happier.

ACURA-C

Thanks fellas!!