Have my 71 2800CS at a shop. They are having a tough time finding a replacement and recommending a re-build along with the voltage regulator at a cost of $1500 including labor. Not sure just yet how much is their labor. Anyone have any other ideas on a replacement? That is more affordable?
Replacement Alternator
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That feels illegal. Maybe they are quoting high because they aren't familiar with our cars?
Search on this site to find how to convert to modern single wire alternator with internal regulator.
Search on this site to find how to convert to modern single wire alternator with internal regulator.
Thats insane, there is a recent thread about alternator rebuild/replacement
Ship yours to buchanan electric and save 1000 bucks is my suggestion.
www.buchananautoelectric.com
And ditch your High Price Harry shop...
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And ditch your High Price Harry shop...
Rebuild should not be that expensive and rebuild keeps the US rebuild guys in business. The ebay rebuilt stuff comes from China, and undercuts the local repair guy.
Prior comments/thread here: https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/possible-failing-alternator-advice.45454/post-400763
Prior comments/thread here: https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/possible-failing-alternator-advice.45454/post-400763
tdgray
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Agree with that sentiment… and yes, you are getting robbed without a gun.
Mike Goble
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I use an AC Delco CS-130 for my E3. It's virtually a bolt-in.
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CS-130 alternator conversion revisited
It's been several yeas since I swapped out the Bosch alternator for an AC Delco CS-130. I had forgotten exactly what was required to fit the CS-130 into the Bosch space. Since I was replacing my long block with a newer one, I decided to re-new the old alternator. This particular one is a...
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This is their way of telling you they don't want to work on your car. I'd take their advice and find someone else to do so.
Vintage56
Active Member
If you are up for it and can safely remove the alternator yourself, take the unit to a local rebuild shop that can replace the brushes and other components for likely under $300. About 5 years ago, I had my alternator rebuilt at a shop that specialized in rebuilding alternators and starters. I believe the cost then was about $100. Of course, if a shop like this is not near you, you can always send it out to them. Likely your shop will use this same service, or send it out for you.
$1500!? That's insane.
$1500!? That's insane.
x_atlas0
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I was looking at one of the UK WOSP units since I want to try to make an electric AC system down the road.
www.ccw-tools.com
WOSP LMA551 - BMW 'E23 / E24 / E28 / E30' 240A Alternator | CCW-Tools
WOSP LMA551 - BMW 'E23 / E24 / E28 / E30' 240A AlternatorApplication:BMW 316 1.8 Petrol M10B184VD ( E30 ) '87-'88Specification:Construction: CastConnections: B+
That's a whole lot of amps... 240A....I was looking at one of the UK WOSP units since I want to try to make an electric AC system down the road.
WOSP LMA551 - BMW 'E23 / E24 / E28 / E30' 240A Alternator | CCW-Tools
WOSP LMA551 - BMW 'E23 / E24 / E28 / E30' 240A AlternatorApplication:BMW 316 1.8 Petrol M10B184VD ( E30 ) '87-'88Specification:Construction: CastConnections: B+
I guess if the battery and associated wiring (and belt drive) are sized accordingly - should be ok for going up to that kind of power....
