The alt is charging fine, but the bearings are dieing. I took the belt off last night and spun it just to make sure. I didn't think bearings died that fast? I only put 50 miles on it from the time the noise started.

I just ordered one from Autozone (sorry Fastlane)
$199.99+ $50 core charge and $6 to get it by Friday. So $206 plus tax isn't to bad. Bosch is Bosch so hopfully the quality is decent, it has a lifetime warranty anyway so I'm covered.

kamil I know this thing is starting to get to me two. I will see how the next few months go. A car payment would be cheaper, I am thinking late 90's E320.

michakaveli a lot of people have had problems with these alts but mine seems to keep up fine. I never have had the light come on. I think the stock one is 70 or 75 amps.

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