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Originally Posted by jnc19610
My real recommendation is to take the alternator to a local rebuilder. Let them tackle the repair. Tell them what it's doing, tell them how much money you have to spend.
Most alternators have 6 diodes. Individually, they are not that expensive. Most rebuilders like to replace all the positives (3) or all the negatives at a time (so they match), plus replace the bearings, turn the stator, replace the brushes, and springs.
So, it's about $25 of parts, and 2 hours labor. So, bearings, brushes, and a complete checkout out should be about $100. (unless I'm in the dark ages)
If you only want the bad diode replaced, then ask them about just that repair. (that was the $30 I was talking about, and that is taking the uninstalled alternator to a shop and working out exactly what you want for a repair)
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I've got a good shop in the small town I live near. We always take our old starters, generators, alternators to this person. I'm sure he can fix me up, but it's just the fact I have to take the dang thing off, since I just put all the new belts on!
Plus, the car will have to sit for 3-4 days by the time he gets the repair done(normal turnaround time).
Jim
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1979 Mercedes 240D (Sold to a neighbor last year,now I have room for a new one,looking for a 300D this time)
1980 Mercedes 240D(bought for a parts car, but I have fun driving it!
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