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starskyknight
 Post subject: is my alternator goosed?
PostPosted:Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:31 am 
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The battery guage on my 4th gen 3.4V6 has dropped form being over 12V to about 9V - I've checked the drive belt and it is there, seems tight and looks fairly new.
so, could it be the battery or is it the alternator?

I revved the car up with the lights on and they do not get any brighter when I rev (which I thought they should if the alternator was working???).

If it's goosed, where best to egt one from?

Anybody got one?

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PostPosted:Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:12 pm 
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I took it to an auto electicians and they confirmed that it's goosed...now, to find one..... :roll:

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Did the sparky say what was actually wrong with it ?
Had the same problem in my old 87 Camaro and it was the Current Voltage Regulator,
which is inside the Alternator. Cost about £23 if I remember correctly, and was relatively easy to change.

Failing that, give Customville a shout; 020 8590 1449, email; customvill@aol.com
Always had great service from them.
Or Robin at Autopontiac; 0208 894 5930, www.autopontiac.co.uk
Robin does new parts, but breaks as well, so may have a 2nd hand one ?

Good luck mate,

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he just told me it was goosed....I've ordered one form the states....$49 and $38 shipping, all the UK suppliers wanted about £200+....

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he just told me it was goosed....I've ordered one form the states....$49 and $38 shipping, all the UK suppliers wanted about £200+....
Good result bud,
I am waiting on a set of discs and pads coming from the States.
Half the price of this country.

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I get all my parts direct from the US, they are cheaper and get here quicker than most UK suppliers (but there are a few good ones that I've discovered). Really can't see how UK suppliers can justify the huge markup!

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Hi,

I've been quoted some very high prices for a few parts I need.

Who do you guys order from directly in the USA?

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www.rockauto.com

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Hi Chris,

Depends on what parts you are after, and in this financial climate, nothing from the US is going to be that cheap! :cry:

RockAuto is a good place though, Classic Industries is another...

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