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A//// Guy
04-15-2009, 03:47 PM
Engine degreaser. Why not just buy a new alternator for a hundred bucks and be done with it?

AwdGSX13
04-15-2009, 03:49 PM
If I'm replacing it, I need to take a hose to it anyway. I don't think they'll warranty it on parts if it's covered in ATF.

And it tests fine, it just stops working randomly for random lengths of time.


My turbo oil feed line broke and got oil all over my alternator and fried it that way. Bring it in and have it tested.

scheides
04-15-2009, 03:56 PM
Did I mention you should replace the battery while you're at it? We're going on a 400 mile cruise this weekend....there's no dealership or checker for a loooooong ways where we're goin! No cell service either ;)

there *is* an o'reily in Alexandria though, we spotted that one special for ya ;)

Halon
04-15-2009, 04:22 PM
Why not just buy a new alternator for a hundred bucks and be done with it?

Because he should be able to get a new one for free under warrantee.

cmspaz
04-15-2009, 06:14 PM
Fuckers didn't warranty my alternator because it tested fine on their machine (like their machine knows all). Doesn't test fine on my machine, and my dad "isn't okay" with clipping a wire to make it test bad. Battery tested fine, but we knew that, it's run my car for the last god knows how many miles.

So I'm supposed put the alternator back in the car, get everything charged, then drive to O'Reilly's and hope to god it gets me there, then leave it running until someone can come look at it, and hope it doesn't die while I'm waiting, then charge it back up and drive it home, hopefully with a new alternator in hand. I have no desire to put a bad alternator back in to prove that it's bad just to take it out again.

I'm sick of this bullshit, I want a working fucking alternator :madashell:

Any way for me to test the wires with the alternator out of the car? That's really the only thing left.

Kevin 1G Drummer
04-15-2009, 09:07 PM
Best way to get ATF off the belts? Get new belts. They aren't that expensive.

TkrPerformance
04-15-2009, 10:00 PM
all I have to say is my bro is the man. he is going to warrenty the alt for spaz tomorrow.

buy a batt,plugs,and new belts the oil in them will make them fail fast

FattyBoomBatty
04-15-2009, 10:05 PM
I can give you a number of a guy that will rebuild the alternator, he's really good and less expensive than buying a new one, even with a core exchange usually. Rick Brutger of Auto Electric Specialists, Inc. 952-939-9373.

It's off Plymouth road in minnetonka.

cmspaz
04-15-2009, 11:03 PM
Thanks for the offer Andrew, but I need this ASAP. Just getting a new one, for free, is easier.

And Craig, if you see this, it's a 97 Galant ES alternator. But at this point, anything that'll bolt on and work is fine with me.

Kracka
04-16-2009, 06:44 AM
Don't forget new belts, a battery, and new spark plugs!