bmwman91
12-07-2006, 01:20 AM
This seemed the most appropriate forum to put this in, so here it is.
San Jose Generator & Starter
40 San Jose Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 293-2200
I had my alternator crap out on me one night. By random chance I found these guys on Google, and they were the only shop I called that specialized in rebuilding alternators & starters. I took it in the NEXT day to these guys, and 3 hours later it was ready to go. The service was fast & friendly, and the owner was quite knowledgeable. There are 2 levels of overhaul they offer on alternators:
One...they just replace any bad diodes on the rectifier plate, and possibly brushes...you will need to ask. $55. I opted for option 2:
Two...new brushes, diodes, regulator, bearings, and I think they refinish the slip rings. On top of that, they hot-tank the outer casing and ferrous core, bead blast the casing and re-coat the core with varnish. Total, $110. Well, $119.50 after CA sales tax. The unit was good as new, for 1/3 the cost of a rebuilt one through a parts supplier! A big +1 to these guys! Who knows, you might be able to call them up and ship them yours to be rebuilt. Call and ask!
San Jose Generator & Starter
40 San Jose Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 293-2200
I had my alternator crap out on me one night. By random chance I found these guys on Google, and they were the only shop I called that specialized in rebuilding alternators & starters. I took it in the NEXT day to these guys, and 3 hours later it was ready to go. The service was fast & friendly, and the owner was quite knowledgeable. There are 2 levels of overhaul they offer on alternators:
One...they just replace any bad diodes on the rectifier plate, and possibly brushes...you will need to ask. $55. I opted for option 2:
Two...new brushes, diodes, regulator, bearings, and I think they refinish the slip rings. On top of that, they hot-tank the outer casing and ferrous core, bead blast the casing and re-coat the core with varnish. Total, $110. Well, $119.50 after CA sales tax. The unit was good as new, for 1/3 the cost of a rebuilt one through a parts supplier! A big +1 to these guys! Who knows, you might be able to call them up and ship them yours to be rebuilt. Call and ask!