So to follow up, I replaced my alternator with a 55A Bosch remanufactured unit I bought from Advance Auto. It was more expensive than Q but I needed it now. They got it for me the same day. So far so good. When I went to return the core today I had them check my battery and charging system and it all checked out.
A tip I learned after the fact was that the pulley can be removed from the old alternator by wrapping it with a fan belt for a good grip and then using a hand wrench. I had always seen it done with an impact which is what I used. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 5, 2013, at 6:19 PM, Jim Cathey <j...@windwireless.net> wrote: > >> Never tested the old one on the car but load tested it this am and it failed. > > Good. Now get rid of it before it makes you sorry. > Our battery exploded when she hit the starter. > > -- Jim > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
