91 alternator issues
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91 alternator issues
Add me to the alternator issues list. I installed a new AC Delco alt. in June, it lasted until 2 weeks ago. Original owner paid over $250 for a 'lifetime warranty' one from Chevy dealer in 2008 (car was parked in 2010 until I bought it in May 2014) which died this summer. NAPA has rebuilt one coming in for me and Rock Auto is going to replace the piece I bought this summer, at least now I will have a spare. Almost like the old days of daily driving British sports cars and carrying spares. I'm looking at a 93 auto with low miles right now, I'm guessing same issues with alternators on the LT 1 engines???
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If it makes you feel better and you want to be proactive, I would suggest taking it and the starter out to a local rebuild shop with a GREAT reputation. That way you can see what the health is and maybe watch what they put in so you know you are getting quality parts.
Drifting
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Add me to the alternator issues list. I installed a new AC Delco alt. in June, it lasted until 2 weeks ago. Original owner paid over $250 for a 'lifetime warranty' one from Chevy dealer in 2008 (car was parked in 2010 until I bought it in May 2014) which died this summer. NAPA has rebuilt one coming in for me and Rock Auto is going to replace the piece I bought this summer, at least now I will have a spare. Almost like the old days of daily driving British sports cars and carrying spares. I'm looking at a 93 auto with low miles right now, I'm guessing same issues with alternators on the LT 1 engines???
Melting Slicks
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Around here no one gets to watch LOL. Drop off and pick up no while you wait service at all. I can almost promise you no matter what it says on the box for brand it is not made in the USA and not likely OEM specs either.
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Ask around. I have a few places that are like you say and a few that bring me back to look at what they have found. Last time I was there, they took out the alternator with me and we put it into the tester and I was with it till it was back in the truck
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- not too may shops want the customer looking over the shoulder of the tech. they want you in and out as fast as possible and paid up in full - 
Last edited by Joe C; Aug 28, 2016 at 01:21 PM.
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Drop into your local municipal garage or truck terminal and ask them who they use to rebuild starters and alternator/generators. Ask the rebuilder what brand diode assys and bearings they use. Since they are dealing with a small group of repeat customers they shouldn't skimp on quality. Don't give up your oem equipment in exchange for auto store junk rebuilt God knows where and by whom.