Refurbished Denso Alternators
12-29-20, 02:02 PM
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Refurbished Denso Alternators
I'm suspecting that my alternator might be on it's way out. I'm trying to source a brand new Denso but seems like all Denso stock in my region is out of stock. So the options I have is some brand new random brands made by local companies as well as some european companies that i've never heard of. I also have the option from one company that refurbishes Denso units and sells them and then you sell them back your old one for a small refund. Need some advice on what I should do? I'm worried about getting some rubbish one that can potentially fail quickly. Is a refurbished one worth it? will it be as good as new and what exactly is involved in refurbishment and how does it solve problem of why ours fail in the first place?
12-29-20, 04:30 PM
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I'm suspecting that my alternator might be on it's way out. I'm trying to source a brand new Denso but seems like all Denso stock in my region is out of stock. So the options I have is some brand new random brands made by local companies as well as some european companies that i've never heard of. I also have the option from one company that refurbishes Denso units and sells them and then you sell them back your old one for a small refund. Need some advice on what I should do? I'm worried about getting some rubbish one that can potentially fail quickly. Is a refurbished one worth it? will it be as good as new and what exactly is involved in refurbishment and how does it solve problem of why ours fail in the first place?
12-29-20, 07:34 PM
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I'm suspecting that my alternator might be on it's way out. I'm trying to source a brand new Denso but seems like all Denso stock in my region is out of stock. So the options I have is some brand new random brands made by local companies as well as some european companies that i've never heard of. I also have the option from one company that refurbishes Denso units and sells them and then you sell them back your old one for a small refund. Need some advice on what I should do? I'm worried about getting some rubbish one that can potentially fail quickly. Is a refurbished one worth it? will it be as good as new and what exactly is involved in refurbishment and how does it solve problem of why ours fail in the first place?
I'm running the O'Reilly alternator. I have a cousin that works there. Total was around $100 bucks with employee discount. It has been running very well. Family members also run the same on different make and models as well. The O'Reilly looks identical to the Denso. I wouldn't be surprised if they get remanufactured by the same company.
Refurb = maybe new bearings and anything broken gets replaced... So, burned/shorted diodes or regulator are replaced with OEM or aftermarket.
Remanufactured = All components meet OEM Spec. Any replacement components are OEM.
The risk is pretty specific to the electronics - diodes and regulator. That said, one could potentially rebuild it yourself with new OEM parts depending on what fails. Obviously not for everyone but possible for some.
12-30-20, 11:10 AM
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Remanufactured alternators are made to original specs. They are tested as well and it is a reasonable cost, well worth it.
An OEM Alternator will cost you several times than a remanufactured one.
The aftermarket gives you a warranty as well. If it does not fail during the warranty period on regular use, it would be safe to assume it may last like the OEM. YMMV.
An OEM Alternator will cost you several times than a remanufactured one.
The aftermarket gives you a warranty as well. If it does not fail during the warranty period on regular use, it would be safe to assume it may last like the OEM. YMMV.
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