My alternator is whining, so it will need to be replaced soon.
The 98 is different than the 99+ models. It has a different engine (EJ25D), and a lot of other stuff is different, too. One of those differences is the alternator. Since it's a one-year special, there aren't many alternators available for this car.
You can still get an OEM alternator from the dealer, but it's over $500, and I'm NOT paying that
The only new alternator out there is WAI. There are some other cheap no-name alternators on Amazon, but I trust them even less than I trust WAI
There are some reman options, of course. You have Bosch, Denso, Remy, Pure Energy, and BBB. Of course, the core charges are kind of high, and you have to pay to ship it back. The parts stores' prices on these alternators are outrageous, twice what Rock Auto is charging!
Is the new WAI worth buying? Or is reman actually the better choice here?
I will pair it with an OEM belt from the dealer. It doesn't have a modern automatic spring-loaded tensioner.
The 98 is different than the 99+ models. It has a different engine (EJ25D), and a lot of other stuff is different, too. One of those differences is the alternator. Since it's a one-year special, there aren't many alternators available for this car.
You can still get an OEM alternator from the dealer, but it's over $500, and I'm NOT paying that
The only new alternator out there is WAI. There are some other cheap no-name alternators on Amazon, but I trust them even less than I trust WAI
There are some reman options, of course. You have Bosch, Denso, Remy, Pure Energy, and BBB. Of course, the core charges are kind of high, and you have to pay to ship it back. The parts stores' prices on these alternators are outrageous, twice what Rock Auto is charging!
Is the new WAI worth buying? Or is reman actually the better choice here?
I will pair it with an OEM belt from the dealer. It doesn't have a modern automatic spring-loaded tensioner.