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Old May 28, 2014 | 12:58 PM
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Wanting to avoid the $1400 alternator . . . . which other ones are decent that will get the job done. I wasn't sure about the following:

Duralast
Raylock
Ultima.

Thanks guys!
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Old May 28, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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Stick with the Bosch unit:

AL0700X TIP
AL0812X MT to 2/2004
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Don't know if it is decent or not, but it's always good to know all your options:

ACDelco 3342673 for manual trans
ACDelco 3342071 for tiptronic

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Thanks. I went with the Bosch Remanufactured for $250 after 10% discount. I think for the price it was justified.
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Originally Posted by sbefar01
Thanks. I went with the Bosch Remanufactured for $250 after 10% discount. I think for the price it was justified.
Good price. What is the core charge?
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$80 for core charge, so $330 shipped minus the $80
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Where did you buy it from?
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Originally Posted by sbefar01
Wanting to avoid the $1400 alternator . . . . which other ones are decent that will get the job done. I wasn't sure about the following:

Duralast
Raylock
Ultima.

Thanks guys!
the OEM Bosch just cost me 436 delivered w 0 tax from pelican. not sure where the 1400?! came from but don't do it!..add: seconding 996twins also on the OEM. don't mess with refurb. ya never REALLY know what your gettin, and given the importance of the part and relative inexpensive cost? buy new for insurance.
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430 new?! wow i wish i knew that before. Well, Ill put in the remanufactured since its ordered already, paid 250 net. Labor is 2 hrs so its not the end of the world if I need to have another put in. Ill keep an eye on my voltage.
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...i'm afraid labor shouldn't be more than an hour. tops! have no idea what book time at a dealer is, but i stood there with my buddy for 45 mins while he replaced mine!
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Take a shot and do it yourself the shops will get you for a couple hours=Its not hard.
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Personally I would bet its the regulator, and very easy replacement part.
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I also have that alternator new not a reman for the manual transmission cars and use the RENNLIST code at checkout to get 10% off.
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In my case it was the regulator which is like bucks.
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