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[zYx]

Beware because a lot of people are using cheap Chinese components to refurbish them. I know I've got genuine Bosch parts.
Even that £60 could be a waste on money.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Beware because a lot of people are using cheap Chinese components to refurbish them. I know I've got genuine Bosch parts.
Even that £60 could be a waste on money.

That's a fair point zYx, but I still reckon that with a 12 month warranty it's a better bet than an unknown quantity from the scrappy. 

[zYx]

I'm sure it'll be fine. 12 month warranty should cover you.

[Marks DTM Calib]

The only thing that fails on the uber reliable 2.5/3.0 alternators is the regulator, and thats cheap and easy to swap.

The bearings can get noisey with time/pressure washing but again, its about 10-12 pounds for good bits and an hour to change.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I had a another think about fixing my alternator but as it's done 215000 miles I'm sure the bearings will need doing as well, and as I want to be 100% sure that whatever goes back in works, I chickened out and ordered a reconditioned one.   

I'll have a go with the old one at some stage though and found this company for the bits. 

http://www.jcrsupplies.co.uk/products/ALTERNATOR_REBUILD_PARTS

[zYx]

I found the packaging:



BOSCH Voltage Regulator for 120AMP Alternator F00M144167 - 395
BOSCH Diodes/Rectifier F00M133259 - 850