New alternator for Zafira........holy crap

[madmonaro]

Hi Guys, just asked for a price on a new alternator for my 2002 Zafira from Holden.........quote was$1250.00:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: can any one recommend where i can get a reconditioned one or a new none genuine one.


Many thanks in advance

[MK]

dont Zafiras have the same engine as Astra G ?

[madmonaro]

yes a 2.2ltre

[Huhness]

Bullshit... I'm up for one of these soon! I been told mine is on its way out.. don'ts keep a steady voltage at all..

[digifish]

Hi Guys, just asked for a price on a new alternator for my 2002 Zafira from Holden.........quote was$1250.00:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: can any one recommend where i can get a reconditioned one or a new none genuine one.

Many thanks in advance

You could also get it rebuilt. It's likely to be some basic components. It's also likely to be a fairly srandard Bosch unit. I'd drop into an auto-electrician and tell him your tale of woe.

digifish.

[DirtyHarry]

usually on alternator its those 2 magnetic contact which get worn out.
on my celica years ago i went to my local asian auto parts place, picked up a replacement contact for i think around $15 and 10 minutes later it was like driving a ferrari with 6 turbos

[digifish]

usually on alternator its those 2 magnetic contact which get worn out.
on my celica years ago i went to my local asian auto parts place, picked up a replacement contact for i think around $15 and 10 minutes later it was like driving a ferrari with 6 turbos

Hmmm...10 minutes to pull and alternator, replace the brushes and put it back...tell him he's dreaming :)

I agree tho.

While you are there you can also replace the alternator bearings, fan-belt and check any associated pulleys etc.

digifish.

[DirtyHarry]

my 10 minute referal was in regards to the celica, as i could reach in and take the bushes out without taking the alternator off.

[madmonaro]

Thanks for all the feedback i appreciate it, seems like all Opel cars are extremely expensive on parts, will stick to the local products i think.:)

[low astra]

i have a alternator of a 1.8l astra that i believe to be in good condition sitting at home, if anyone is after one,


does the 2.2l have the same alternator as the 1.8l?

[DirtyHarry]

lets check out the EPC :-)