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[maracus]

Is there not a local company who could re-condition one of yours?

Not really thought of that one tbh, figured it'll still be expensive, because surely taking your alternator for a re-con is not going to be any more parts or labour efficient than giving them one to recondition for the next person? i'm still only getting a reconditioned unit.

or are there big savings to be had? its not really an area i've looked into much

Years ago after part x'ing my alternator for a re-con unit  and being sold a re-painted pup, I would now always go for having my current unit fixed. But you need a proper auto spark and not somewhere like Halfords.

LOL halfords??? behave!!!!

but is 170k REALLY that far? and two to of gone as well?

Mine was replaced at 95k. :-/

hmm bit of a trek, im near cambridge

If you go down the refurb route, Panks in Norwich are very highly recommended.
A mate of mine is the senior mech at one of the boatyards up that way, and he swears by them.

Nice one,  ill find a contact no., unless anyone knows anywhere nearer? thats a good hour or two from mine...

[Andy B]

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LOL halfords??? behave!!!!

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  but you knew what I meant 

[maracus]

yeah, totally!! oh well its a shame i have about 5 halfords stores within half an hour of mine!!! LOL

will make inquiries tomorro

[maracus]

right i have been to a local auto electrician whom which i was recommended by our works' mechanic. They called back reckon its well buggered  :-? and quoted for a new one. 162 notes 

anyhows, back on the search for a cheaper option. looking for a second hand one off a broken car and cheaper new prices, and found the following;

ftp://http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-ALTERNATOR-VAUXHALL-Omega-2-5-TD-94-99-/250632945762?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5ae34062#ht_2247wt_905

are these worth bothering with or is it a typical example of cheap and nasty???

it claims a 2year/24k mileage warranty so surely it'll do??

[hoofing it]

I just replaced mine at christmas I think it was £134 with a £36 surcharge.
When I got the old one off the bearings were shot about 1/16 play in them

[maracus]

I just replaced mine at christmas I think it was £134 with a £36 surcharge.
When I got the old one off the bearings were shot about 1/16 play in them

Where did u get yours from? I was getting quoted more for exchange price locally lol! That's y I'm looking for a cheaper option!!