What did you do to your SC today?
07-23-12, 09:25 AM
#2462
I went to the SouthrnFresh meet yesterday.
I looked like a 4x4 next to that S2000 that showed up....
here's a video someone took from the event:
and the rest of my pics can be found here - http://southrnfresh.com/showthread.p...ellow-Mushroom
I looked like a 4x4 next to that S2000 that showed up....
here's a video someone took from the event:
and the rest of my pics can be found here - http://southrnfresh.com/showthread.p...ellow-Mushroom
07-24-12, 09:06 AM
#2463
Dropped my car off at a shop. The battery light came on the dash. I just replaced the battery last year so I assume it's the alternator. I didn't want to be left stranded on the highway so I left it at a shop and waiting for the call. So this is going to be a $200-300 dollar day. This sucks cause I just spend almost $300 last month on the A/C. It's the original alternator so I assume after 17 years it's finally saying goodbye. The good news is that every damn accessory, sensor, gasket, belt, radiator, plug, wire, cap/rotor, igniter, IACV, TPS, fuel pump, clutch, flywheel, starter, and fan clutch has been replaced.
EDIT: Shop called, they want $400 (yep, that's four hundred) to replace the alternator. These guys can't be serious.
EDIT: Shop called, they want $400 (yep, that's four hundred) to replace the alternator. These guys can't be serious.
Last edited by Tabaka; 07-24-12 at 12:11 PM.
07-25-12, 08:48 AM
#2465
Dropped my car off at a shop. The battery light came on the dash. I just replaced the battery last year so I assume it's the alternator. I didn't want to be left stranded on the highway so I left it at a shop and waiting for the call. So this is going to be a $200-300 dollar day. This sucks cause I just spend almost $300 last month on the A/C. It's the original alternator so I assume after 17 years it's finally saying goodbye. The good news is that every damn accessory, sensor, gasket, belt, radiator, plug, wire, cap/rotor, igniter, IACV, TPS, fuel pump, clutch, flywheel, starter, and fan clutch has been replaced.
EDIT: Shop called, they want $400 (yep, that's four hundred) to replace the alternator. These guys can't be serious.
EDIT: Shop called, they want $400 (yep, that's four hundred) to replace the alternator. These guys can't be serious.
07-25-12, 03:37 PM
#2467
YIKES!
Open the windows? (just kidding)
My SC3 came with a non-stock alternator when I bought it, which I figured out when I realized the harness was cut and wires were just crammed into the female side. I was having charge issues and a lot of belt squeal. A new alt wasn't in the budget then, so I just added blade connectors to the alternator wires, then calculated what length belt I needed (about 2" shorter than stock) to get the tensioner needle back into range. I haven't had any trouble since. If money is really tight, you could probably make a trip to a U-pull and get her running for $70-80. if you're willing to figure out your pivot point, etc..
Open the windows? (just kidding)
My SC3 came with a non-stock alternator when I bought it, which I figured out when I realized the harness was cut and wires were just crammed into the female side. I was having charge issues and a lot of belt squeal. A new alt wasn't in the budget then, so I just added blade connectors to the alternator wires, then calculated what length belt I needed (about 2" shorter than stock) to get the tensioner needle back into range. I haven't had any trouble since. If money is really tight, you could probably make a trip to a U-pull and get her running for $70-80. if you're willing to figure out your pivot point, etc..
07-25-12, 04:17 PM
#2469
Dropped my car off at a shop. The battery light came on the dash. I just replaced the battery last year so I assume it's the alternator. I didn't want to be left stranded on the highway so I left it at a shop and waiting for the call. So this is going to be a $200-300 dollar day. This sucks cause I just spend almost $300 last month on the A/C. It's the original alternator so I assume after 17 years it's finally saying goodbye. The good news is that every damn accessory, sensor, gasket, belt, radiator, plug, wire, cap/rotor, igniter, IACV, TPS, fuel pump, clutch, flywheel, starter, and fan clutch has been replaced.
EDIT: Shop called, they want $400 (yep, that's four hundred) to replace the alternator. These guys can't be serious.
EDIT: Shop called, they want $400 (yep, that's four hundred) to replace the alternator. These guys can't be serious.
Last edited by CalitriSC; 07-26-12 at 02:11 AM.
07-25-12, 11:26 PM
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07-26-12, 08:58 AM
#2473
They said the Alternator was $280 and $165 for labor.
yes, I was raped. Thank god I make a lot of money to keep this car alive. I'm going to buy a
new car next month, so the SC won't be driven as a daily anymore
This will give me the
opportunity to work on my own car and learn more about engines.
yes, I was raped. Thank god I make a lot of money to keep this car alive. I'm going to buy a
new car next month, so the SC won't be driven as a daily anymore
This will give me the opportunity to work on my own car and learn more about engines.
07-26-12, 09:24 AM
#2474
They said the Alternator was $280 and $165 for labor.
yes, I was raped. Thank god I make a lot of money to keep this car alive. I'm going to buy a
new car next month, so the SC won't be driven as a daily anymore This will give me the
opportunity to work on my own car and learn more about engines.
yes, I was raped. Thank god I make a lot of money to keep this car alive. I'm going to buy a
new car next month, so the SC won't be driven as a daily anymore
This will give me the opportunity to work on my own car and learn more about engines.
07-26-12, 11:40 AM
#2475
I think they just know how to rape people in desperate situations. The car shut off on my way to work so I had no choice but to stop and figure something out quickly. I guess I could have had it towed back home but that would have been another $100-150.