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Subject:Re: alternators-Bosch or otherwise?
From:David Schwarze
Date:Mon, 18 Mar 1996 10:02:16 -0800 (PST)

PWIES@loyola.edu writes:
> 
> the alternator in my 79 is about to die.  I have called around to get
> price quotes on rebuilt ones.  Pep Boys has one with a lifetime
> guarantee for $62.  It is not Bosch, though.  Another place has a 
> Bosch one for $131 plus $30 core charge.  I then called to get a quote
> on a used one from a VW mechanic.  I told him about the Pep Boys
> product and what it cost, and he basically screamed saying "They
> just keep breaking and cause harm to the fuel injection system."

I will never buy anything at Pep Boys again.  I've gotten too many
rebuilt parts from them in the past that have been worthless junk.

-David

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David Schwarze                   '73 VW Safare Custom Camper       (Da Boat)
San Diego, California, USA       '73 Capri GT 2800                (Da Beast)
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