RE: 200q alternator cost/source

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

> I put a rebuilt unit on my wife's 90,200 TQW.  It cost $155 from the local
> parts seller plus $50 core charge (refundable when you give them your old
> part) Just be sure to check the condition of the threaded hole for the
> belt
> adjuster pinion gear on rebuilt unit to be sure it is in good shape. I am
> 
> Ps You reuse your pulley, cooling fan and noise suppressor
> 
... if that is the price for a stock rebuilt might I suggest that you give
Avi Meron a jingle ... I'm pretty sure his higher rated (currentwise :)
rebuilt alternator is in the same cost ballpark and you get more juice to
run those Lucas Flamethrowers.  

Might I also suggest that if the noise supressor is not included with the
rebuilt that you should consider replacing it in any event.  It can help
with more than just radio interference and the parts do degrade with time
...

HTH & IUD!
Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)