Need new alternator...
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Need new alternator...
Mine is toasted, I was wondering if I should just buy the same 105amp one or maybe there's something better.
1990 L98...
Would like something that lasts years and handles easily 6000 rpm without a problem... Not gonna rev it up that high, just a precaution.
1990 L98...
Would like something that lasts years and handles easily 6000 rpm without a problem... Not gonna rev it up that high, just a precaution.
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DO NOT buy from any chain based parts sotres. Find an old school shop that repairs alts/starters. Ask them to rebuild yours or suggestion for a better replacement.
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I like these guys:
http://www.alternatorparts.com/
They'll sell you the parts to rebuild your own. They have videos on YouTube to show you how to do it.
http://www.alternatorparts.com/
They'll sell you the parts to rebuild your own. They have videos on YouTube to show you how to do it.
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powermaster, good part , good service...btw, never had any real issues from the major chains, 'cept for napa for awhile, installation is critical
btw altstart.ca
buys their parts from these folks,
http://www.aspwholesale.com/index.php
if you buy direct from them, you will save shipping time. found that out 1st hand
btw altstart.ca
buys their parts from these folks,
http://www.aspwholesale.com/index.php
if you buy direct from them, you will save shipping time. found that out 1st hand
Last edited by oldalaskaman; May 26, 2012 at 12:27 PM.
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Should I get a 140amp one or just stick with 105?
http://www.jegs.com/p/Powermaster/Po...34943/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/p/Powermaster/Po...34943/10002/-1
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CS130 or CS144?
I was searching google and reading stuff saying the 144 is the solution to "hopeless l98 alternators". Lots of people that replaced them lots of times say it. Is that only valid for the original delco ones? is the CS130 from powermaster more heavy duty?
I was searching google and reading stuff saying the 144 is the solution to "hopeless l98 alternators". Lots of people that replaced them lots of times say it. Is that only valid for the original delco ones? is the CS130 from powermaster more heavy duty?
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Only on the last one did it go beyond the bearing. It flagged an alternator light, and when I took it off there were bits of brushes and stuff falling out of it.
I just turned 85k miles...for the abuse I give it, I guess I can't complain. I'm averaging about 20k miles per alternator.
I can say that if you can find a good shop who can get the case machined for oversized bearings for you, then you are in fat city. That is the highest failure point on the L98 alternators. Better, oversized bearings will reduce that significantly.
Last edited by 1991Z07; May 26, 2012 at 05:12 PM.