Hi Carl,
I blew through a few FLAP alternators, one after another, while they
were still in warranty, yet what a pain.
I bought the Bosch factory one from http://www.autohausaz.com and it's
been fine ever since.
Max could also be right about the regulator, especially on the original
one. The FLAP alternators seemed to have some issue that ate through the
regulator in 6 months or so.
Try the regulator first, if you've got the time. It's cheaper.
Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
On 5/29/11 1:12 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: 240 blowing alternators
> Posted by: "diyernh"diyernh@comcast.net diyernh
> Date: Sat May 28, 2011 7:11 am ((PDT))
>
> The one I just put in died. Does anyone care about quality anymore? What brand do I need to avoid replacing these so often?
>
> Carl
>
> --- Indiesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, diyernh<diyernh@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > I'm on my 2nd alternator in about 6 or so years. I am in new england
>> > and do have some cold times that the battery just can't quite start the
>> > engine. My solution is, I added my Honda 2000 camping generator in the
>> > trunk. I have a small battery charger and an extension cord. I can
>> > charge the battery, plug in the block heater, or just run the extension
>> > cord and battery up under the hood for electricity while driving. It
>> > also can run lights if I break down at night.
>> >
>> > Yes, I just replaced the battery, glow plugs, alternator, and belts. I
>> > would rather just continue my trip rather than waiting for hours for the
>> > auto club towing.
>> >
>> > Carl
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