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Felstmiester
 


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Is it worth getting alternator refurbed

Battery light came on the other day and been on constant. Havent used it since and told the mrs not to use it until i get it sorted. Seen alternators on ebay under £150 but are they worth taking a punt on? And ive read a few post where others have said buy genuine. Or i could get my one refurbed?

Ive checked the fuse ( easy ) but thats fine. Also checked battery terminals. Again fine. Havent got round to checking terminals on alternator but i should think its fubar’d. Its been nearly a whole 6 months since ive had to spend money on it so i guess im lucky in a way lol.  
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bimblephish
 


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Fair chance it is the diode pack - I believe there may be a how to in the wiki...  
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bimblephish
 


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Not in the Wiki but here:

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/alternator-...Diode+pack  
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Felstmiester
 


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The link doesn’t seem to work.  
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Felstmiester
 


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Could this possibly be to good to be true?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=ht...1242048900  
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JMack
 


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Too good to be true?

Check their Google reviews, latest says they received a "poor aftermarket copy" starter motor. Though their Ebay feedback is good.


I'd prefer to buy a genuine part from an approved supplier/site sponsor.  
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You could try these, not far from you, I know the local LR Dealer sends his alternators there.
They are very old school though, a lot of their work is restoration, rewiring, making up new looms etc.

https://g.co/kgs/ft13cv  
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Felstmiester
 


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Got a new one in the end. Well an exchange. Fitted it myself. Thought it was going to be a nightmare but went well and had it wrapped up in just under an hour. Thanks guys.  
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rrhool
 


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I overhauled my old alternator, and now keep it as a spare. Thumbs Up Richard


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