Originally Posted By: jrmason
Originally Posted By: Joel_MD
I recently replaced the alternator in my Saab with a Mexican rebuilt for $115 from RockAuto, and prior to that I always bought rebuilt alternators from my local parts store. From my own experience working at an auto parts store I know there is a huge markup on rebuilt parts. My Dodge Ram is approaching 90k miles and I'm thinking about doing some proactive maintenance in the near future, to include cooling system flush, t-stat, water pump, and serpentine belt. While I have the belt off I might as well pull the alternator too. I saw an online video of a guy rebuilding the Bosch alternator from a Dodge Ram and it looked ridiculously easy. Didn't find a rebuild kit for that alternator, but I found a source for the bearings. If I can find the voltage regulator maybe I'll try to rebuild it myself. Anybody here rebuild a Bosch alternator, or any alternator?
Wow, finally a helpful post! Most of the guys replying here are not contributing much to the discussion. I buy filters and stuff from Geno's but didn't realize they had the alternator repair kit. Thanks jrmason!
Here ya
go. In all likeliness this is all you'll ever need. I bought a rebuild kit for mine a few years ago and keep it on the shelf. This way when it acts up, I've already got the parts available and can do it in an afternoon.
The outboard bearing on the wifes VW TDI went out last year and I was able to source both bearings, brushes and the VR for 1/3 of the price of the cheapest reman I was able to source. If you have the means and the time, it is well worth the savings to rebuild your own.