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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Alternator Blown

Just a question for you guys... The Nissan Alternator is 299 and change but i can go remanufactured for like 175... Anyone have bad experiences with remanufactured alternators? FYI I was looking at the Bosch Reman... Thanks for any help guys!
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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I got a used one from a local wrecker for $50...
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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new or reman=price difference IMO.
Reman means the internals where fixed and the usually trouble components where replaced..... As long as the parts where replaced with oem quality or better you should have no problems..The warranty is a good indication of the reman quality.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:34 AM
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i get 1-3 years warranty on my reman. alty's and i'm fairly confident about their quality. i'd go reman if this were my choice.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by igzy
I got a used one from a local wrecker for $50...
same, just paid a little more for a 1yr warranty, plus got it off a max that only have 13,000miles on it, can't beat it.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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I got a remanufactured alternator for my girls car and there is no difference between it and the original.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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Mine just went also. Too many electronics so im afraid this may happen again. My battery works fine and has plenty of power but I'll be gettin a yellow top when it goes. I was looking for a high output but cant find one for the max (at least for under $500). Paid $120 for what shop said 125 however they rate vs 110 for stock. A little improvement!
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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i replaced mine about 20k ago with reman and no problems so far.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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I got a New Nissan OEM from Dave B for $200 overnighted... great deal... Install happens tomorrow when the Brown Santa Comes... Pics Anyone!?
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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I replaced mine the other day (95k). Went with a New one @ $180 from Trenton NJ. He (shop owner) doesnt rebuild our alternators. He stated there is a part that melts (stator-?) and doenst get upgraded or replaced in a normal rebuild. However, it only has a 3 month warranty (no one offered more)
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