VetteWave

I bought this AC Delco rebuilt alternator from Jeff Kopp in September of 2000 and it is dead (only 3k miles later) :mad . Do these things have a warranty? What should I replace it with??? :confused:

bogus

as for warrentee, check with Jeff...

this is a risk with reman'd parts...

65Z01

I installed a rebuilt Delco a few months ago and it's performing like new.

Ender85

if the warranty doesn't check out, go to a neighborhood AutoZone and get either a rebuilt alternator (~$75 with one year warranty) or a new alternator (~$125 with lifetime warranty). I'd go for the lifetime because of the 'vette's reputation eating alternators regularly. :seeya

AquaMetallic94LT1

I would check your electrical wiring for shorts. If it seems to be okay, rebuild the alternator. There is no reason that one properly rebuilt with new electronics cannot last as long as the original.

VetteWave

Would a short cause the fan inside the alternator to bust up? If you look at the alternator, you can see black pieces of plastic against some of the opennings of the alternator. :(

VetteWave

Is there any easy way to get the belt off? I tried to use a half inch breaker bar last time but there wasn't enough room between the tensioner and frame to get it off. I have seen the special tool that the mechanics use (it looks like a slim bar with a half inch attachment). Where can I get one? Napa?

KyleBst264

I'd go for the new alternator over the rebuilt deal. We used to put rebuilt alternators in our Lincoln Town Car, and we'd find we'd be replacing it every other year. Then we finally just got a new one. Unfortunately with rebuilds, the warrantee dies before the alternator does.

scorp508

Pep Boys, lifetime warranty. :D Change it like oil! Takes less time too!!!

Hendej

FWIW, my Iceberg rebuild made it through its second HOT summer without a hiccup. Outside temps 80-96, A/C running, 40 miles daily, about 50% in stop and go traffic, with a very used battery attached - never below 13.6 volts at idle.

dbwade36

Alt question along these lines. Had the car in the shop today (stereo stuff). They ran the battery down to 11.4 volts before starting up again. It went up while driving around town, but back down to 13 volts at a stop. Then when I got it on the highway it went back to 13.9 volts. Now it seems to be staying in the 13.6-13.9 range. Did the alt just need time to recharge the battery? Or am I looking at yet another alt replacement?

vettewally

If you have a lot of extra electronic equipment you should consider a higher amperage alternator. I went with a GM police package alternator,it is140 amp.

HighHopes85

AutoZone has it in their "Loan-a-Tool" plan. A pretty good deal if you have one near you. It is the Serpentine belt Installation Tool. -Matt-

-=Jeff=-

Well, I stepped up from the CS130 (stock Alt) to the CS144 found in the LT1 cars. The wiring is the same, Clock position is the same, only thing is the upper Alt. bracket may need to be clearanced a bit on the bottom side. I also don't know for sure if it will fit with the Air Pump. I have the Eliminator kit and I had to clearance the bottom of the bracket to get it to fit.

I am very happy with the install.