yumyum1667

Ed,

No doubt. I am starting to get a real appreciation for my first 911. I have to get used to everything being smaller and more precise. My 8mm wrench is getting a work out.

My last project car was an old Jeep Wagonner that required more whacking with a hammer to get things done. The 911 is quite the opposite.

I will say that this forum has been great about helping out and filling in with what the manuals leave out. I feel like an infant compared to what you guys know.

ron mcatee

There is a positiong slot on the bottom of the housing. It has to be completely in that slot to fit right.

Also make sure the 10mm head bolts on each side of the housing are loose when you shove the housing to the rear at the top. They help position the housing. Then tighten the strap. Be careful to not tight it too tight, just real snug. Tooo much pressure on that Magnesium housing will cause it to distort.

The Magnesium housing on mine had corroded and began cracking, so I bought a new Aluminum one from Vertex. So far it is doing the job well. You have to be very careful with Magnesium parts.

rusnak

Something,is not right.

A common mistake is to not install the outer pulley half onto the fan correctly, thus rounding out the oval shape or ruining the fan. I'd test fit without the belt, and make sure the concave shape is toward the pulley, and that you have 6 shims.

ivangene

Mine was done at lunch, grabbed the kiddo and hit the carpool lanes...flew down and got it, dropped in without a worry..simple as pie...cleaned the hell out of my battery and the surrounding area...started right up and went for a nice 20 mile run..........

awe good to be back in it!!

total was $67 for the rebuild (plus tax) - 1 year warranty
I am stoked!

Lorenfb

"total was $67 for the rebuild (plus tax) - 1 year warranty"

Typical 911 3.2 Rebuilding Costs:

1. Bearings - $22
2. Regulator - $48
3. Rotor Slip Rings - $18

Total Parts - $88 Labor - $45 Avg Re-builder Total Cost - $133

$67, you get what you pay for!!!!!!

Bottom line: What's the cost to R/R the alternator and TRY to get
warranty or worst yet, get stranded on the road with a failed alternator,
e.g. a minimum towing charge? Where's the logic?

Ed Hughes

I pretty much concur with Loren. I paid $125 to "rebuild" mine the first time, and it lasted like 18mos. I spent the $200 for a reman Bosch (IIRC) unit the last time.

ivangene

I totally understand and I told the guy to "do the complete job, dont 'cheap out' on me because the R&R is a PITA"

when I picked it up he said he went all thru it and that was the bill....sort of surprised myself and I am not saying I was going for the cheapest route...hell, DIY saved me enough to buy a new one, so I wasnt trying to "go cheap" its just what he charged me.....

time will tell

rusnak

I got totally friken ripped off then. I paid around $280 for my reman Bosch alternator, net the core charge. I was happy that it included a new regulator though.

Ed Hughes

I'm sure mine was north of $200. I was rounding to the first digit.

ivangene

I think $280 is pretty cheap to "order" a reman - I checked around, seems to be about $300+ right now. I found some place that sells them for $175 but with shipping is came out to be more plus I found this "local shop"

thought I would give it a go - might be sorry in the end, but the guy is a one man show and has been in business since the 80's - VERY DIRTY shop, but had stacks of hard to find bits and pieces for old cars. Said he was too young to retire and so he just keeps doing it. Thinks when he's done the shop will close because no young people are interested in this type of business anymore... (my guess is someone would buy it and hire illegals to do the work while they drive around in a new GT3 till they drive it into the ground)

rusnak

It's always cheaper to take your old alternator in. I just had new bushings, new brushes, and a new-ish regulator installed on the Chevy Blazer alternator for $40.00. The shop knows us way back to the 1970s, and they hooked me up with parts left over from customizing another customer's alternator.

When the 3.2 alternator went out, I didn't have a lot of time to call around and wait. I did the no-think thing, and got the box. What I paid for was the convenience.

ivangene

OH I agree...and have done that SOOOO many times!

easy and at aprice that makes is sting a little but not hurt...i am in !!

yumyum1667

Just an update. I FINALLY got it going. A Porsche shop that is close had a tech stop by and show me how to get the belt properly adjusted. I had everthing 99% complete except for working in the belt correctly. It is rare to get this kind of customer service so I know where I will be taking my future business.

It is running great and now on the the next project which is the broken AC. It blew the high pressure hose so time to research. I will not be tackling this job myself.

Thanks for all of the advice. You guys have been great!

Greg