Carl, if you are "blowing alternators" frequently, I think you have a problem other than poor quality alternators. Maybe something else is going on that is killing your alternator.
brian from la verne, ca
From: diyernh <diyernh@comcast.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 7:11 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 240 blowing alternators
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
--- In diesel_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
>
>
> On 12/15/2010 6:22 PM, max_stemple wrote:
> >
> > My 240 automatic seems to go tru alternators for some reason. I think
> > its up to about 6 or 7 now. Could be because I bought a Schumcks
> > lifetime and keep replacing it. One time my boy and I were driving
> > home from Reno, on a Sunday, which I figured no problem, we will stop
> > at the first Schumcks and get a new one. Nevada, the way we drove did
> > not have many Schumchks and when we found one, the guy said Mercedes?
> > with a dull look on his face. So we just kept driving. When it got
> > dark my kid had a brilliant idea to upplug one headlight to conserve
> > power. In about 30 seconds(after driving for hours without seeing
> > anyone) a cop appeared right behind us with flashing lights, he told
> > us we had a headlight out. We thanked him and plugged it back in. Kept
> > driving to some town that I cant remember and bought a new battery for
> > when ours went dead. Well we kept on driving and made it north of
> > Spokane when the headlights went out. It was about midnight. Exchanged
> > batteries, never turned off the engine and drove a couple more hours
> > home . We never did turn off the engine after leaving Reno first thing
> > that morning. I was amazed at how far we got on the battery. This is
> > why I always have a spare alternator in the trunk of this car on long
> > trips. Now my 240 4-spd, I've never had any problems with the
> > alternator. I wonder if its a Mercedes still? Max p.s. both 240's will
> > be for sale soon
> >
> >
>
Carl
--- In diesel_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
>
>
> On 12/15/2010 6:22 PM, max_stemple wrote:
> >
> > My 240 automatic seems to go tru alternators for some reason. I think
> > its up to about 6 or 7 now. Could be because I bought a Schumcks
> > lifetime and keep replacing it. One time my boy and I were driving
> > home from Reno, on a Sunday, which I figured no problem, we will stop
> > at the first Schumcks and get a new one. Nevada, the way we drove did
> > not have many Schumchks and when we found one, the guy said Mercedes?
> > with a dull look on his face. So we just kept driving. When it got
> > dark my kid had a brilliant idea to upplug one headlight to conserve
> > power. In about 30 seconds(after driving for hours without seeing
> > anyone) a cop appeared right behind us with flashing lights, he told
> > us we had a headlight out. We thanked him and plugged it back in. Kept
> > driving to some town that I cant remember and bought a new battery for
> > when ours went dead. Well we kept on driving and made it north of
> > Spokane when the headlights went out. It was about midnight. Exchanged
> > batteries, never turned off the engine and drove a couple more hours
> > home . We never did turn off the engine after leaving Reno first thing
> > that morning. I was amazed at how far we got on the battery. This is
> > why I always have a spare alternator in the trunk of this car on long
> > trips. Now my 240 4-spd, I've never had any problems with the
> > alternator. I wonder if its a Mercedes still? Max p.s. both 240's will
> > be for sale soon
> >
> >
>
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