I was looking to replacing my Alternator for my 01 SE because my battery keeps on dying and having to put it on a charger, my alternator is working but not pushing out enough,

Anyone know of the best Alternator for the car?
Anyone know of a performance Alternator for the car?

 

All's I found was ones for like 300 online is that right?

 

Wont need a performance Alternator unless your running a lot of electrical components. If not just get a new or rebuilt stock one. Check local auto stores. Prices should start around $180.

 

It seems as if my electrical components started to kill the stock one thats in there.

 

have you had the battery tested to make sure IT isn't the problem?

 

Well, my prices iver gathered from local atuo parts stores were around 220 plus 60-85$ core charges, so thats 280-300 up front(auto zone and advance onyl palces i checked)... i said screw it and bought my alternator off ebay, its a hitachi brand new 140(30 over the stock 110 rating) amp alternator, cost me 160 shipped(i got it in 2 days) and there was no core charges they also sell a normal 110 amp alt for less 110 plus shipping it hink it was...the place says theres a 1 year warrenty on the item, and it seems like a reputable alternator shop out in cali.... but so far so good had it on the car over a month and all is great.... i can find there ebay id and phone number if interested. let me know....

 

Whats the link from ebay and the number, do you think they are willing to ship to hawaii?

How hard was it to change the alternator from the way it looks it on the bottom of the engine on the topside,

anyone got pictures or how-to's
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Its not the battery I just replaced it again, it was running fine for about 2 weeks that it slows acted up again like the old battery was when it was about dead.

 

the alternator was alot easier than i first thought..... doing it for the first time it took me a little longer than it should getting it out....but the reinstall puttin everything back was a breeze..... but u take it our from the bottom, and u have too unbolt the AC compressor, it has 4 bolts, and then the alternators 2 bolts.........but anyways...im sure someone else on here might know a lil bit more. if not id be more than willing to answer any questiosn but im far from an expert, just a DIYer.........but heres the guys user ID and there number Ebay ID= roomik70 phone number =310 530 6410 i called them talked too them seemed like they knew alot about there products and even my car... so i went with them.... o yea here is there ebay store weblink Alternator also it says the fixed shipping price is good for hawaii also....... check em out...