Bbb industries 14892- alternator

[david3299]

I just bought a re-manufactured BBB INDUSTRIES 14892- ALTERNATOR for my 1987 Porsche 911. Does anyone know how reliable these items are?
Thanks

[david3299]

Had to returned the alte. It showed up with broken regulator and cracked diode. Very disappointed.

[darrin]

find a local shop that rebuilds alternators and have them rebuild yours

[Ctopher]

Agreed, likely best to rebuild original. What is wrong with it?


CTopher

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by darrin

find a local shop that rebuilds alternators and have them rebuild yours

THIS!

A local rebuild shop can replace the old bearings, and you will have a person that cares about the quality of the work. Most alternators on the market are refurbished in a big facility and no pride in quality.

Shop local and keep a local company in business.

[Ctopher]

I agree with a local shop but I might ask what bearings they would use. My local place wanted to use some no-name chinesizum bearings if they rebuilt it. Instead I bought the bearing cap from them and ordered my own SKF high speed electrical sealed bearings.

CTopher

[david3299]

Bearings are good. However, I had to replaced the regulator and the three phase diode. Thanks for your suggestion.
I live by Greensboro, NC. Are there any trustworthy Porsche shops around?

[pmax]

The local shop suggestion sounds great but around here, appears to be a hit or miss.

Anyone know of a rebuilder familiar with this application or is it no different from rebuilding Honda alternators ?