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Can i use a '94 alternator for my '95?

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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Can i use a '94 alternator for my '95?

My alternator is making noises, i know a guy that can get a free 94 alternator (b/c of the points he earned). He asked me to check for him cause he didnt know for what year of even if he had one, so i did and its for a 94 max. Im trying to save money, but i just wanna know if a 94 (3rd gen), alternator is the same as the 95 alternator (4th gen) Thanks.
Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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iirc the 3rd gen alternator puts out 10 or so less amps. so the answer would be NO.
noise might just be a pulley bearing. take yours to a parts store and have it tested - they'll do it for free.
Old Oct 3, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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call the stealership and ask them, or even autozone, advance auto etc.
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by allensteiner21
iirc the 3rd gen alternator puts out 10 or so less amps. so the answer would be NO.
noise might just be a pulley bearing. take yours to a parts store and have it tested - they'll do it for free.
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call the stealership and ask them, or even autozone, advance auto etc.
Ok i will thanks. I'll use both of your advices.
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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3rd gen=90amps
4th gen=110-125amps
not at match by part numbers either
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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depending on where he is buying the alternator, some places list 95s as 94s because of an early production changeover.
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