New Alternator

Stevo19677 · Feb 14th, 2022, 15:00

Hi All,
I have gone through two "refurbished" alternators in the last year. Just wondering if anyone knows if an organisation still makes them new as refurbished aren't lasting long. Any advice greatly appreciated.

Regards

BicycleBoy · Feb 14th, 2022, 16:24

Refurbished is just another word for recycled, with a wipe down and check.

It is possible to get alternators rewound, and new bearings and components fitted, which is what Remanufacturing should entail, but caveat emptor, unless you do it yourself or take it to a reputable rewinder I doubt many "remanufactured" alternators are truely that, because it's not cheap.

Clifford Pope · Feb 14th, 2022, 17:30

In about 400,000 miles of driving Volvo 240s I have only once had an alternator fail, and that just needed the brushes replacing. It's very cheap and very easy.

What is it that keeps going wrong with yours?

Bob Meadows · Feb 14th, 2022, 17:36

Do you have an Auto Electrical Ctr? nearby?
Alternators & Dynamos generally have a descent life span:~ The above shops should be able to sort out any problems or give advice.
Good Luck
Bob.

Feb 14th, 2022, 15:00	#1
Stevo19677 New Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2022 15:38 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Glasgow	New Alternator Hi All, I have gone through two "refurbished" alternators in the last year. Just wondering if anyone knows if an organisation still makes them new as refurbished aren't lasting long. Any advice greatly appreciated. Regards

Feb 14th, 2022, 17:36	#4
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:33 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	Do you have an Auto Electrical Ctr? nearby? Alternators & Dynamos generally have a descent life span:~ The above shops should be able to sort out any problems or give advice. Good Luck Bob. Last edited by Bob Meadows; Feb 14th, 2022 at 17:39.

Feb 14th, 2022, 16:24	#2
BicycleBoy Master Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Wellingborough	Refurbished is just another word for recycled, with a wipe down and check. It is possible to get alternators rewound, and new bearings and components fitted, which is what Remanufacturing should entail, but caveat emptor, unless you do it yourself or take it to a reputable rewinder I doubt many "remanufactured" alternators are truely that, because it's not cheap.

Feb 14th, 2022, 17:30	#3
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 08:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	In about 400,000 miles of driving Volvo 240s I have only once had an alternator fail, and that just needed the brushes replacing. It's very cheap and very easy. What is it that keeps going wrong with yours?

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