GM alternator question??

[John in Ct]

My 1985 Cadi Alternator was howling when I got home last night. I put the car in the garage and THEN the alternator light came on with the car off. I took a temp reading of the alternator, it was around 250 degrees. Is it rebuildable by a shop or should I buy a brand new one. Cost isn't an issue. Thanks!!

 

[bradk]

Reman is the way to go.More than likely the alt has multiple probs and will cost more for an independent shop to go through vs. a reman from a part store.Plus you won't have to wait to get it back.

 

[Walt Davies]

Personally I would just go get a brand new one it will last another 20 years by then you won't really care HUH!
Walt

 

[Don-Wi]

If it were me, I'd bring it to the local rebuilder who has probably 10 of those in stock at any given time, buy a rebuilt from them and then they'll rebuild yours for the next guy that needs one.

No waiting, the price is right, and it supports the local guys.

Donovan from Wisconsin