Voltage regulator/Alternator replacement?
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Voltage regulator/Alternator replacement?
Hi again!
Another question about my 1997 3.0 CL.
The voltage regulator is broken (the battery light comes on >4k RPM). Am I correct to assume that the voltage regulator is actually part of the alternator and not separate?
Also, is it worth the trouble trying to replace the alternator myself?
It seems really hard to get to. If it takes me a day to change it I'd rather pay a mechanic than save a buck or two.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Andre
Edited for spelling.
Another question about my 1997 3.0 CL.
The voltage regulator is broken (the battery light comes on >4k RPM). Am I correct to assume that the voltage regulator is actually part of the alternator and not separate?
Also, is it worth the trouble trying to replace the alternator myself?
It seems really hard to get to. If it takes me a day to change it I'd rather pay a mechanic than save a buck or two.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Andre
Edited for spelling.
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Well, called the dealer. He quoted me ~$400 installed.
I've found an alternator online for $144 shipped.
Is that a good price?
I think for $250, I'll do it myself and invest the difference in beer to help me through it
I've found an alternator online for $144 shipped.
Is that a good price?
I think for $250, I'll do it myself and invest the difference in beer to help me through it
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Originally Posted by int2str
Well, called the dealer. He quoted me ~$400 installed.
I've found an alternator online for $144 shipped.
Is that a good price?
I think for $250, I'll do it myself and invest the difference in beer to help me through it
I've found an alternator online for $144 shipped.
Is that a good price?
I think for $250, I'll do it myself and invest the difference in beer to help me through it
#7
a year ago the cheapest 3.0 alternator I could find locally was $180... they're known for goin bad too. Not too bad to change... change the belt while you're at it too if its never been changed... just one of those "might as wells".
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Originally Posted by Sumaccordguy1994
a year ago the cheapest 3.0 alternator I could find locally was $180... they're known for goin bad too. Not too bad to change... change the belt while you're at it too if its never been changed... just one of those "might as wells".
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if you've done them before you can do this one... its more or less a matter of getting things out of your way. Im a little rusty as to exactly how it was done... but its fairly simple, just slightly time consuming (for an alternator).
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Originally Posted by Sumaccordguy1994
if you've done them before you can do this one... its more or less a matter of getting things out of your way. Im a little rusty as to exactly how it was done... but its fairly simple, just slightly time consuming (for an alternator).
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