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Halon
04-15-2009, 02:11 PM
Don't sell the car because of an alternator problem. Any car can have that problem.

Now if it crankwalks though...
cmspaz
04-15-2009, 02:16 PM
Don't sell the car because of an alternator problem. Any car can have that problem.

Now if it crankwalks though...
Naw, I'd sell it to move on to a more fun 4G63-based car. Something I've been considering for a while.
Halon
04-15-2009, 02:37 PM
Ballin'
rose0529
04-15-2009, 02:42 PM
and what would that be?
Kracka
04-15-2009, 02:53 PM
and what would that be?
He mentioned an Evo VIII in the shoutbox yesterday...
rose0529
04-15-2009, 03:03 PM
oh really.... i missed that....

DO IT!
tehehodi
04-15-2009, 03:39 PM
theres the choice of a saturn alternator for a cheaper alternative? i woudlnt trust it though
cmspaz
04-15-2009, 03:41 PM
I will eventually. I want to spend more time learning stuff on the Talon first, at the very least do the upcoming timing job. The Stang'll hit craigslist and probably a few other sites within the next month or so, but I probably won't be looking at selling the Talon until likely the end of this season. The whole shoutbox deal was me not being able to find the cars for sale section on EvoM, and people got inquisitive.

Now, back to my current issue...

Alternator's out, I'm going to go see if they'll honor the warranty for it. However, when the PS fluid sprayed all over, my belts and pulleys ended up getting soaked. What's the best way to clean them? Soapy water work, or should I use a degreaser?
asshanson
04-15-2009, 03:41 PM
The saturn route is a decent amount of work to get it installed, probably not worth it. If you can't get a warranty one, someone probably has a used one in good condition for a lot cheaper, or hit up u-pull, they usually have some 2gs.

Don't use too harsh of a degreaser, probably not good for the rubber. Dishsoap usually works really well for me. Or just let them squeal. :D
cmspaz
04-15-2009, 03:45 PM
Thanks. I can feel the PS belt slipping when I go lock to lock quickly, so I'd prefer to get that resolved.

As for non-stock alternators, I'm using a 97 Galant ES alternator (rated 10A higher), and so that's what I'll be getting again (hopefully) under warranty.