Im nearing 200k, and wondering if i should be replacing the brushes on my alternator. I know in saab land (also bosch i think), its normal preventative maintenance.
Do they commonly make it past 200k? Reason I ask is id rather do it on my terms in my garage than be on the side of the road.
Alternator Brush Replacement?
Started by kenk, Aug 06 2005 12:43 AM
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kenk
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Posted 06 August 2005 - 12:43 AM
1996 volvo 850 5speed ~180k
1992 saab 9ks 5 speed ~205k
1992 saab 9ks 5 speed ~205k
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Posted 06 August 2005 - 12:47 AM
I suppose it couldn't hurt.
Pete
My car: V70 GLT
Dad's Car: 04 V70
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Old Cars: 84 DL, 89 740 GL, 94 940, 94 850, 2000 S80 2.9
traffic stop counter: 17 times
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Dad's Car: 04 V70
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Old Cars: 84 DL, 89 740 GL, 94 940, 94 850, 2000 S80 2.9
traffic stop counter: 17 times
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Posted 06 August 2005 - 12:55 AM
so then it is possible to replace the brushes? Any idea of a source?
1996 volvo 850 5speed ~180k
1992 saab 9ks 5 speed ~205k
1992 saab 9ks 5 speed ~205k
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Posted 06 August 2005 - 01:02 AM
QUOTE(kenk @ Aug 5 2005, 08:55 PM)
so then it is possible to replace the brushes? Any idea of a source?
yea you can replace them. You can probably get them from FCP Groton
Pete
My car: V70 GLT
Dad's Car: 04 V70
Mom's Car: 02 Saab 9-5 Aero
Old Cars: 84 DL, 89 740 GL, 94 940, 94 850, 2000 S80 2.9
traffic stop counter: 17 times
My car: V70 GLT
Dad's Car: 04 V70
Mom's Car: 02 Saab 9-5 Aero
Old Cars: 84 DL, 89 740 GL, 94 940, 94 850, 2000 S80 2.9
traffic stop counter: 17 times
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Posted 06 August 2005 - 01:14 PM
QUOTE(kenk @ Aug 5 2005, 08:43 PM)
Im nearing 200k, and wondering if i should be replacing the brushes on my alternator. I know in saab land (also bosch i think), its normal preventative maintenance.
Do they commonly make it past 200k? Reason I ask is id rather do it on my terms in my garage than be on the side of the road.
Do they commonly make it past 200k? Reason I ask is id rather do it on my terms in my garage than be on the side of the road.
I had a set go for about 250K miles in a 740 once, but at the 200+K mark, it is probably a good, preventative measure for sure.
Western Head, NS, CDN
'02 V70XC - @180K kms
And a whole bunch of past Volvos (7), VWs (7), SAABs (5), Land Rovers (3), etc.
'02 V70XC - @180K kms
And a whole bunch of past Volvos (7), VWs (7), SAABs (5), Land Rovers (3), etc.
