Re: Alternators- Anyone rebuilt them, themselves(especially bearings)

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

I rebuilt mine a while ago. The bearing I used was a pilot bearing for some 
unknown japanese car. I did have to spend 1.25$ at the local rebuild shop 
for a nylon bushing that goes between the rear bearing and the case.

>
>Has anybody rebuilt their own alternator, or at least replaced the
>bearings?  The bearing in mine are shot, and am surprised it is still
>going, but it's time to think about fixing it before it dies.   I guess my
>main concern is wether the bearings are pressed in or just slide in.  As
>for getting new bearing I'm assuming they can be gotten, possibly from
>dealer as a last resort(they're in ETKA afterall).  And comment?
>
>
>John C. Worden
>Wayne, Maine
>
>'98 Dakota 4x4-Overdrive is finished
>'86 Scirocco 8V- Alternator dying
>'81 Scirocco 2.0 16V - Needs an oil pump gear
>
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Chris DeLong
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Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V Rag
'88 Scirocco 16V (for sale!)
'78 Rabbit (16V) Woohoo!
'82 GLI
'80 'Vert
'65 Bus (ugly, but good for campin' W/toaster oven)
'61 17 Window


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