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Sep 12, 2024 | 12:00 AM

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systemsc

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Here's one more oddity. If I'm not mistake, a 993 alternator should rate at 175A at 14V. Most alternators I'm seeing, including the ones from dealers, claim to be 115 Amps. Am I missing something here or are they all repeating somebody's error?

There never was a 964/993 175A, only a 115A.

Sep 12, 2024 | 01:30 AM

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lancaster did mine and it was good

Sep 12, 2024 | 11:55 AM

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There never was a 964/993 175A, only a 115A.

Maybe he speaks of the new non-bosch alternators that are available in a higher amperage ratings.
https://www.wosperformance.co.uk/alt...n-fan-housing-

Sep 12, 2024 | 12:00 PM

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Isn't there anyone that rebuilds alternators?

Sep 12, 2024 | 12:46 PM

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Maybe he speaks of the new non-bosch alternators that are available in a higher amperage ratings.
https://www.wosperformance.co.uk/alt...n-fan-housing-

Correct, i.e. non-OEM.

Sep 12, 2024 | 12:47 PM

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Isn't there anyone that rebuilds alternators?

There're sources here in SoCal. The key is having a good core, e.g. no damaged rotor threads.

Sep 12, 2024 | 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nile13

This car's been eating alternator belts for a while, I think I was on my 4th one n 8 years.

Hi Nile,
This may be a dumb question, but have you applied the factory pulley update and, do use a tensioning gauge when replacing belts?
A section near the bottom of this page touches on this:
https://993servicerepair.blogspot.co...lays-keys.html
Andy

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Sep 12, 2024 | 10:35 PM

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Andy, the pulley is original. The last belt was installed by a professional Porsche guy, so I'm sure it's been tensioned fine. I'll be installing another one tomorrow, hopefully, we'll see what it does.

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Sep 12, 2024 | 10:37 PM

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Correct, i.e. non-OEM.

Thanks, Loren. Seems to be my mistake.

Sep 13, 2024 | 11:06 AM

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Thanks! Ballpark do you recall what they charge and how long they take to rebuild?

turn around time was relatively quick, didn’t make note of the cost…as it was part of the Clewett install that @AOW162435 did for me at the time. Andreas has sent quite a few there over the years.

Sep 14, 2024 | 10:55 PM

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Thanks, Castus! I'll have to figure the logistics of all this. Do you remember how long they took to rebuild? I'll be calling them shortly just to have the moving pieces of this puzzle known. So far it's not been easy, even belts are not available at local stores. Which is odd.

I think the turnaround was less than a week. They were pretty easy to work with so I’m sure they could get it done quick if requested.

Sep 16, 2024 | 02:49 PM

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Thanks! Ballpark do you recall what they charge and how long they take to rebuild?

I think it's around $225 or so. If you call, ask for Bart. Their number is (717) 399-9951.
I just dropped off an alternator with him this morning.

Andreas

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Sep 16, 2024 | 05:43 PM

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Local shop just rebuilt one for me. $145 and one day turnaround. Easy peasy.

Sep 17, 2024 | 07:49 AM

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Thanks, Andreas!

pputkowski, who/where is the shop?

Sep 20, 2024 | 01:14 AM

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I had mine rebuilt yesterday by Alternators Unlimited in Berkeley,CA 510-527-7773. Its a two man shop (Father and Son) and have been in business decades. They rebuilt mine with two new HQ bearings, needed lathe work and I furnished them a new Bosch Regulator for $221.

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