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[Vamps]

Well yes, ...but the old one can be refurbed. Usually.

Didn't get the old one back, tbh never asked for it............

Total cost, inc vat was £267.37, which I was more that happy with...........

And I don't want a load of posts saying they could have done it cheaper, or similar, I was more that happy with the bill, what ever any other member think............

[chrisgixer]

Given the call out and the cost of a non return GM alternator AND the agro involved with fitting the poxy thing, I'd say that's a bit of a bargain. Tbh

[chrisgixer]

But then, he's probably refurbed the old alternator and punted it out already

[Vamps]

Given the call out and the cost of a non return GM alternator AND the agro involved with fitting the poxy thing, I'd say that's a bit of a bargain. Tbh

And the new alternator has a 20,000 mile waranty, so happy enough.........

[Terbs]

'Yep, I was well chuffed by the bill, he charged me £60, when I mentioned this to him, on collecting the car, he said he would normally charge around £100; but our whole family use him, and have done for many many years........ '

So your family have never had a reliable car !!!!!!!!!! He must love you, Mike
Major source of income

[Kevin Wood]

But then, he's probably refurbed the old alternator and punted it out already

The new one was probably supplied on an exchange basis, otherwise the bill would have been a good bit higher.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Alternator is about £130 for a Hella or similar exchange and its sub an hour to fit.

[omegod]

Alternator is about £130 for a Hella or similar exchange and its sub an hour to fit.

But those bolts are a right pain in the harris until you've done a few 

[chrisgixer]

Yeah, and presumes they give you the right one for a 3.2/2.6 and not one for 3,0/2.5, the half wits.

[Vamps]

Alternator is about £130 for a Hella or similar exchange and its sub an hour to fit.

£110.31 +VAT and labour £52.50 +VAT I can live with that................

[Marks DTM Calib]

Alternator is about £130 for a Hella or similar exchange and its sub an hour to fit.

But those bolts are a right pain in the harris until you've done a few

The trick is to look at the install for a minute or so and then attack it, becomes pretty easy once you 'plan your attack' 

Another trick is ensuring the sliding section the bolt fits through on the alternator is tapped out to make re-fit much easier.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yeah, and presumes they give you the right one for a 3.2/2.6 and not one for 3,0/2.5, the half wits.

Think we need to give you some electrickery lesson