On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 6:59 PM, aaron bright <vdub4uandme@yahoo.com> wrote: > Volksdoktor in Louisville, KY is trying to tell me that installing an > alternator is going to cost $398. > Does that even come close to sounding right to anyone????? > Thank you, > Aaron Bright > Louisville, KY > > Aaron, Unless the alternator bearings are shot (you can definitely hear that condition) You may just have worn brushes. If you're seeing your Alt light flicker or stay on this is probably the problem. The easiest way to fix this is to install a new voltage regulator into the alternator. The regulator has brushes built in. $30 bux at the friendly local parts place. John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN |
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