89 Corvette alternator
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From: Mililani HI
Re: 89 Corvette alternator (Pollock)
Check out the link below; there's a section on rebuilding the alternator yourself.
http://www.batee.com/corvette/index.shtml
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http://www.batee.com/corvette/index.shtml
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From: SE NY
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Re: 89 Corvette alternator (Pollock)
I recently had to replace mine. I got a rebuilt AC Delso from a local vendor.
I read an article on rebuilding older alternators but said the our's are more difficult to do.
I read an article on rebuilding older alternators but said the our's are more difficult to do.
Le Mans Master
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From: Windermere FL
Re: 89 Corvette alternator (Pollock)
If you only want to replace it once, use http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/.
Or if you perfer replace it often, go the rebuilt route.
Or if you perfer replace it often, go the rebuilt route.
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Re: 89 Corvette alternator (Pollock)
Mine went out. Is it worth it to get it rebuilt? I want to keep the car as original as possible. :hat
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From: Santa Maria, CA
Re: 89 Corvette alternator (Scoob)
When you get a few under your belt you can do it in about 20.
I think I'm on #5 by now or something like that.
Observation: The one that is on now is an original AC Delco alt. It has been the one that has lasted the longest. Like 4 years.
All the other short lived ones were like from autozone and places like that.
Food for thought.
[Modified by 89 Paul in Cal, 1:13 PM 7/8/2002]
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From: And on the fifth day, subpoenas were served to Obama senior staff
Re: 89 Corvette alternator (Pollock)
I think is is far better to get YOUR alternator rebuilt then to buy a junk rebuilt from a auto-parts-chain. A good rebuilder will give you an alternator that is as good as or better than new.
I like marine rebuilders, find one with a good reputation.
I like marine rebuilders, find one with a good reputation.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Vancouver BC
Re: 89 Corvette alternator (PeteL)
Take your alternator to a good Auto electric shop. A good place will charge you $30-40 to rebuilt it and will put in heavier duty bearings and diods. The place I go takes cash and will rebuild it while you wait.
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From: Bloomington IN
Re: 89 Corvette alternator (Scoob)
Odds are that an '89 won't be worth much down the road even if it is all original.
[Modified by Pollock, 1:58 PM 7/8/2002]
[Modified by Pollock, 2:04 PM 7/8/2002]
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From: BAY AREA CALI
Re: 89 Corvette alternator (pfast89)
I just replaced mine yesterday on my 95. I got a AC Delco with lifetime guarantee from advance auto 140 bucks with a $55 core charge I has 140 amps the old one had 124 amps. headlights are brighter and the extra amperage is much better for my stereo components. The only installation difference was the stud on the battery conection is bigger on the 140 amp alternator I used a 5/16 lock nut.
[Modified by ZELLSLIFE, 3:44 PM 7/13/2002]
[Modified by ZELLSLIFE, 3:44 PM 7/13/2002]
