![]() Anything new will be Chinese and probably all from the same manufacturer. It's a black hole as far as quality goes. "Unfortunately, there's nothing like Consumer Reports for auto parts. His first response when I asked him he replied buy the cheapest Chinese and hopeįor the best. Parts", just take time when working on them. BMWs definitely different than many other cars, but basic philosophy" parts are Last edited by SCRSUVS 01-31-2018 at 06:50 PM.Ĭlose friend been working on his cars for years, family even owned an Auto Parts Store in SF bay-area 50s - 80s until crushedīy the kind of parts we are talking about. ![]() ![]() Chinas quality has improved, any consensus on the alternator?, In the past have had so-so results on some cheaper parts, some been perfect.some not. From past experience, even the better parts can have their faults. Are the Chinese parts better by than the past or is it still a crap shoot hoping for the best and being one of a lucky few getting a good one, or just not chance it going for peace of mind with a remanufactured.saving a few bucks has its advantages, but replacing same part in a year is a PITA. Know Pure Energy has a great following with reliability and probably the way to go, wondering if many of you have good reviews much better over the cheaper Chinese counter parts at close to 1/2 the price and no core return. Always "feels" better knowing an OE part is used but prices alone can differ close to $200 and not have to return a core on the new stuff. Have read a ton of the information on this forum wondering how bad are the cheaper Chinese alternators opposed to a reman Bosch, AC Delco, Pure Energy? Always have opted reman over new Chinese but seems they have much better quality than the parts of years ago. Fixing problems on a list and alternator is done. 2 Features of a Power Select Alternator.ġ Why Install an Alternator in Your Vehicle?.Need to replace the water cooled alternator on a 2003 540i wagon recently bought from a forum member.3 Are Power Select Alternators Made in China?.4 How Do I Pick the Ideal Alternator for my Car?.5 What is the Best Brand of Alternators?.6 How to Install a Power Select Alternator. ![]() Well, here are a couple of reasons why you should install a new alternator: High Output Alternator 7 Conclusion Why Install an Alternator in Your Vehicle?Īre you considering replacing your stock alternator but don’t know if it’s worth the money and effort to get a brand new one?. One of the main questions people ask themselves is why they should replace their stock alternator, considering that the original one works just fine.īut here’s the thing: you probably don’t have a stock vehicle. So, using a factory alternator might only hold you back from modifying your vehicle.įor example, as you add more and more custom parts to your cars, such as front lights and additional cooling fans, the alternator might not be able to handle all those aftermarket products. You might not be an audiophile, but you’ve definitely noticed just how terrible the system sounds for most of your favorite songs. Most of the time, this is an early sign that you need to replace your stock alternator. The more accessories you add to your vehicle, the more AMP you’ll need to keep up with your electrical demand. Alternator Wears Out QuicklyĮver noticed that your alternator wears out too quickly? You’ve probably assumed that it has something to with the built-quality of the alternator you got. ![]()
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