[POLL] Alternator replacement
 

I know many people here have replaced their Alternator (some more then once) anyway I want to get a good Idea of which models have had the most problems.

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

Replaced it once two years ago, no problems since

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

the alternator on my Vette died the day I bought it :-(

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

Replaced mine just over a year ago and have no problems since. ;)

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

I changed one so far.

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

well so far the poll is what I expected..

I am on #7 or #8 myself.. I am going to use an Alt from an LT1 and I will have pictures when I install it.

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

on my '85 I replaced it after a few months of ownership.

My '90 went bad after about a year of ownership. So far I have only done one alternator on the '90. I think I went through two on the '85.

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

Mine freaked out - made the car run at 17 volts - and fried my instrument cluster :cry Knock on wood, I haven't had an more problems.

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

I replaced my 35th Ann. Alternator once because it needed it. I have since taken that 105 amp alt off and replaced it with a high output 170 amp alt. I have the stock 105 amp alt sitting in a box ready to be put back on if I sell it. :D

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

i voted 84 but only changed mine so i could put a chrome one on! :D i still have the origional ugly one in my garage.

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (yoslambo1@cs.com)
 

my 86 still has the stock alternator on it

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

Replaced mine 10 days ago...87k miles.. :D ..AC/Delco 140 amp...love to get another 87k.. :yesnod:

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (golfboy1)
 

Forget the alternator and battery. Go nuclear, and get a big capacitor and regulator!

You'll only need fuel ever 20 years or so.

:seeya

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (Patrick96LT4)
 

I forgot I loaned out my Digital Camera.. but I got eh LT1 CS144 Alt to fit on my 89. I had to modify the BPP Air pump Elim Bracket to fit but it is in. I have to test drive it tonight in the heat but I think I am all set now!

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

In case you haven't seen my alternator fiasco
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=334034

I'm on about #5 for my '87 since 2000.

Re: (scorp508)
 

scorp. have you been using an advance auto alternator? :nono: :jester

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (BrianCunningham)
 

Yeah I saw that.. the thing is that I have not really heard of as many CS144's dying as I do the CS130..

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (-=Jeff=-)
 

The first time mine wnet out I replaced it with a Pep Boys lifetime warranty one. I thought I was szving money but had to replace it about every 6 months. After about 4 or 5 of them I bought one from a specialty rebuilder and haven't had a problem since :cheers:

Re: [POLL] Alternator replacement (90 Steel Blue)
 

My 85 needs a new one, but more importantly right now I need a new torque converter, so im not going anywhere