GM genuine reman. Alternator wholesale closeout at RA
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It is always best to avoid remanufactured alternators and always buy brand new. The only remanufactured alternator I would buy is the Duralast because it still comes with a lifetime warranty like their new alternators do, which keep in mind by the time you pay shipping, core, etc it will be about the same price as a Duralast reman.
This is also the same for A/C compressors, always buy new.
This is also the same for A/C compressors, always buy new.
If it's listed as GM Genuine, it is most likely safe to use 
Any parts house rebuild is kind of a chancy. Your case is probably good to go. However I have always had outstanding results by taking my alternator to a auto/electrical shop and having them rebuild it. At least I have a good idea that i am not buying some additional problem.
I would not buy it if your present one is functioning. Your present one may outlast the car and then you are stuck with it. It may not be easy to sell an alternator for such an old model. I buy a part when it's needed.
I know of a very easy way to save you $112.
$122 + sales tax and shipping for a spare part that you may or mat not need, and can probably repair yourself for way less?
Did I miss something?
Why not just get a used OE one from a junkyard if that makes you happy?
Did I miss something?
Why not just get a used OE one from a junkyard if that makes you happy?
Don't jump at a sale / closeout price just because it's offered.
Take that money and buy oil with it!
Take that money and buy oil with it!
That's not cheap enough to buy it "just because"
I bought a genuine GM AC-Delco remanufactured (in China) alternator for my ‘74 Bonneville. I thought I was still doing the right thing, buying genuine GM parts, but it lasted maybe 6 months. The O’Reilly one that replaced it has been going at least 7 years.
