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Originally Posted by darrin View Post
monkeyodeath -- still feel that the best solution is to have your existing alternator rebuilt by a competent, local alternator/motor rebuild shop. Mine assessed the unit and replaced worn items with new -- going on 15 years since rebuild (after suffering through several failed remanufactured units). Others may be able to provide specific vendor suggestions if you provide your location
I agree 100%.

Ask some local mechanics or a car club guys who is a good local rebuilder. I took the alternator in for my El Camino and they did it on the spot as I waited.

And ask if they can source non Chinese made bearings and ask them to use those instead.
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