Brush/Regulator Kit

["Fred L. DeRoos" <flderoos@mmmpcc.org>]

> Date: Fri, 13 Mar 1998 17:24:51 -0400
> From: geo <gamills@ns.sympatico.ca>
> Subject: gone fishing
> 
> Osman, thanks for your efforts.  I checked out the site and made a parts
> request as noted below, just to test the waters so to speak.  Although I only
> wanted the brushes, I received the following info on alts.  Is this a good
> price qlisters?  The reply took approx. a week or more, but this could be due
> to start-up probs.
> 
> lmotor wrote:
> 
> > Geo,
> >        Thanks for your parts inquiry. You requested information on:
> >
> > ----------
> > > PARTS REQUESTED:
> > > alternator brush kit
> > > brushes for alternator
> > > Other:
> >
> > The part for your 1987 5000 is dependent on which alternator your car is
> > equiped with. The 1987 5000 series car were equiped with both.
> >
> >  90A alternator, P/N 068 903 803D, Retail = $59.90, Qlist = $47.92
> >
> > 110A alternator, P/N 034 903 903, Retail = $146.25,  Qlist = $117.00
> >
> > Qlist discount prices include FREE UPS ground shipping. Please respond with
> > credit card and shipping information via fax, phone, or e-mail. Thanks for
> > your request. Please let me know if I can be of further service.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Bill Banks
> > Parts Manager
> > Langan Motor Car
> > 2240 Central Avenue
> > Schenectady, NY 12304
> > ph (518) 374-9161
> > fax (518) 372-6449
> 
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> 
Sounds high to me.  I just bought the Bosch brush/regulator kit for my
1990 200 TQ (110 amp) and paid approximately $30. The brushes in the old
one were fine, but there was corrosion around the rivits that attach
the regulator to the brushes, so I was getting intermitant operation.
Sometimes almost 14v,other times only 11.5 -12 volts.  The new unit
had a dab of epoxy over each of the rivits to hopefully minimize
corrosion.  I've been able to repair the old set, so I now have a
spare.

I got the brush/regulator set from Import Parts Specialists, Inc. in
Boise, ID. They provide real fast service and are willing to look up
part numbers and quote prices on the phone any time you call.  I've also
found that their prices on fan, alternator, and hydraulic pump belts are
lower than other place I've checked.  Orders usually arrive in 1-2 days
here in MN.  Their phone number is 1-800-897-7278 or 208-336-9925.  I've
delt mostly with a person named Rick.

Fred