I always have starters, alternators and such rebuilt by local shops.
The price might be $10.00 higher but these guys need my business and I've
never had any problems with quality or ever had one to fail requiring
replacement or service.
Keep in mind that I've been sticking to this policy since I first started
buying auto parts back in 1956 so I'm pretty much convinced that this is
the way to go.
Just try finding a Case, Tow Motor, Allis Chalmers, Farmall, Hyster
starter or generator from the mass merchandisers and you might start to
see my point.
I replaced a Motorola alternator on a 66 Bus and the local shop balanced
the fan on the mounting plate free with the rebuild job .............
this procedure is near imperative on Type I VW engines.
That thing just isn't part of any NAPA plan.

Stan Wilder

On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 09:02:11 -0500 (CDT) FredsVW@webtv.net (Fredrich
Hesterberg) writes:
> Mr.Stan,
> This machine is low miles.
> Good Shape.
> It does not  need much.
> This is first thing to go wrong.
> I think I tell the list the finger walking is good before buying
> part,
> or just pushing button and buying from on line parts place.
> Sometimes better price is close by and can have parts minutes
> rather
> than weeks.
>
> Good Morning,
> Fred
>
>
> E-mail message
>
> Fred, I'm really proud of you.
> You finally broke loose and spent a 100$ in repairs to that old dog
> you
> drive.
> I'm thinking that you are as cheap as Mike Miller but you surprised
> me.
> Go to the archives and check your postings ................ this is
> apparently the first money you've ever spent on maintenance.
> Stan Wilder
>
> <FredsVW@WEBTV.NET> writes:
> I find the alternator dead on my 88 Westy last night. I call 4
> places
> this morning.
> VW first.
> $489.00
> Foreign Car Parts Place
> $189.00 ( rebuilt Beck Arnley)
> A Local parts house
> $136.00 ( I do not know who rebuilt it ) Finally NAPA
> $104.00 and a 3 year guarantee.
> I think this is good price, and like the warrantee, and had it this
> morning and put in Van.
> No mail order.
> No wait.
> No ship charges.
> It is a 90 amp alternator--I checked with meter.
> I figure why rebuild myself--no warrantee--and It took me half hour
> to
> pick up part and install.
> Good Evening,
> Fred
>
>
> Fred
>
>
>

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