Rob,
Thanks for the link. The price is quite good.
Usually, I need an alternator rather quickly when one dies. I have bought from PEP Boys, VIP auto, Advanced Auto, etc.
The one that just died was from Robbins Auto Parts, who is a Fisher auto parts dealer. The sticker on the rebuild is "USA industries". I usually am worried about companies that have to name themselves "USA". They are usually not really a quality product, but instead try to make people believe that they are quality. Sort of like USA Japan, when they wanted to stamp their products as "Made in USA".
Looking on the web, I found USA Industries. They have a flashy website, but very poor quality. It takes them 3 tries to get their own company name correct!
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http://www.usaind.com/
We are a leading remanufacturer serving the automotive aftermarket
USA Inustries is responsive, flexible, and has the organized integrity to meet all of our commitments and to support and promote our customers success. Outstanding service, product reliability and assurance of supply are our pledge.
We deliver the best total cost solution
USA Insdustries best total cost solution is achieved through; competitive pricing, high line fill rates, efficient order processing and fast product shipments, and built-in quality and reliability, that only an industry leader can provide.
Re-Manufacturing, the Original Green Industry
By reclaiming America's Natural Resources with improved technology to recycle and "re-engineering" recovered material, USA Industries prevents approximately 10,000 tons of landfill waste each year.
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I will try to get my money back from Robbins. They are usually quite good with their quality. This is unusual for them.
Either way, I'll buy a Bosch.
Carl
On 5/29/2011 1:13 PM, Aleph93 wrote:
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
