I took it to an auto electicians and they confirmed that it's goosed...now, to find one.....
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| Author: | starskyknight [Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | is my alternator goosed? |
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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| Author: | starskyknight [Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: is my alternator goosed? |
I took it to an auto electicians and they confirmed that it's goosed...now, to find one.....
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| Author: | Bigmincey [Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: is my alternator goosed? |
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, Alan.................... |
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| Author: | starskyknight [Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: is my alternator goosed? |
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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| Author: | Bigmincey [Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: is my alternator goosed? |
Quote: 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. Alan................. |
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| Author: | mark68 [Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: is my alternator goosed? |
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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| Author: | Chris [Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: is my alternator goosed? |
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? Cheers, CHRIS |
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| Author: | starskyknight [Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: is my alternator goosed? |
www.rockauto.com |
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| Author: | mark68 [Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: is my alternator goosed? |
Hi Chris, Depends on what parts you are after, and in this financial climate, nothing from the US is going to be that cheap!  RockAuto is a good place though, Classic Industries is another... |
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| Author: | Chris [Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: is my alternator goosed? |
Thanks guys. |
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