| Starters and Alternators [message #335169] |
Sun, 15 July 2018 10:29  |
Scott Nutter
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Registered: January 2015
Location: Houston/San Diego
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It seems that there has been a lot of post about newer, auto parts store supplied starters and alternators going bad quickly or just plain junk. Obviously, the best option would be to have a reputable rebuilder do the job, with quality parts.
So, if someone went this route, what would be the best strategy?
Option #1.. pull off your existing starter and alternator and take them to a rebuilder. But you would be out of commission till the job is complete. And that could be a while, especially if you have to ship to a quality rebuilder.
Option #2.. buy two donors at a junkyard to have rebuilt. But there would be no lifetime warranty from the auto parts store. Just a warranty from the rebuilders, and how long would that be? 6 months max?
Option #3(and probably the most expensive option).. Buy a lifetime warranty starter and alternator from a auto parts store, send the new ones to the rebuilder, have them rebuild the new ones with quality parts, then install both. With this option one would have the lifetime warranty if needed. And a couple of quality components.
The biggest factor would be finding a quality rebuilder. They seem to be going by the wayside because of the large chain auto parts stores with their lifetime warranty's...
Any suggestions or better options??
Scott.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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