Alternator
09-06-2012, 02:20 PM
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Alternator
Well i hope i am in the right thread. And i could use some help. I have a 2005 Mustang GT 4.6L ... My alternator is going bad and i am going to replace it. I'd like to either get a new rebuilt one or a new high amp output one. Which would be a lot cheaper than going to NAPA or autozone and buying the stock one. The mechanic also said something about it being a single overhead alternator so i want to know if this info is true and that i get the correct alternator. If you could direct me to the right alternator i should get if there is one on ebay or wherever. I'm trying to get the best bang for my buck without spending so much to buy a new one at the auto parts store. Thanks everyone for your help.
09-06-2012, 02:38 PM
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Not sure exactly how cheap you're wanting to find one O'Reilly has some for under 200.. or you can get this one from AM.. http://www.americanmuscle.com/130amp...or-0509gt.html
09-06-2012, 02:39 PM
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If the 2010 Mustang GT alternator can be used (it is a Denso instead of the motorcraft that you have now), and you are willing to wait a few weeks, I am upgrading my alternator (long story... PM if you really care to hear it) and would be happy to sell you mine for a good price.
09-06-2012, 02:56 PM
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looking to do the ebay route if i can find the correct one for my motor. Someone was telling me that the rebuilt ones are good. i'm not looking to spend over $200 otherwise i would get the one on AM. And as for the other post i dont think your year car would fit mine.
09-06-2012, 03:28 PM
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I'd honestly avoid going through Ebay. If you have a local parts store, use them. You can often get rebuilt ones there, and if something is amiss, it's easy to return/swap. With Ebay, you're shipping it back to the seller, and then waiting to get a new one.
Not sure what your mechanic meant by single, overhead alternator. The cars use a single overhead camshaft setup, and perhaps that is what he was talking about?
Going through a parts store it will be very easy to find the alternator you need. Just need the year, make, model, and engine size for the most part. Parts stores do not usually carry the factory alternator. They are generally reman units by various companies. It's an electronic part, and an integral part of the car, so don't go TOO cheap on it. I'd rather spend $225 and replace it once, than $150, and perhaps replace it again in a few years.
Not sure what your mechanic meant by single, overhead alternator. The cars use a single overhead camshaft setup, and perhaps that is what he was talking about?
Going through a parts store it will be very easy to find the alternator you need. Just need the year, make, model, and engine size for the most part. Parts stores do not usually carry the factory alternator. They are generally reman units by various companies. It's an electronic part, and an integral part of the car, so don't go TOO cheap on it. I'd rather spend $225 and replace it once, than $150, and perhaps replace it again in a few years.
09-06-2012, 04:17 PM
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