Where to get a new alternator

[ls1dan]

I need a new alternator for my LS2 and am asking if anyone on here knows a place to pick on up on the cheaper side.


I have contacted my local dealers and their prices are $460 plus.

I want to know if there is a cheaper place to get one. In melbourne.

Any help would be great.

Thanks
DAN

[mikeparkinson]

Check out holmart
http://holmart.com.au/online/prod2025.htm

[fastestls7]

+1 for holmart

[cholo]

Yeah I had to replace the alternator the other day.

Bugger of a thing still displays the alternator message even after the alternator has been replaced.
So Ive been told to drive it for a few days and bring it back to them to figure it out cos they couldnt before. Cross my fingers its fixable.

Anyway if only I had the time cos I would have bought it from holmart too.
Better buy a spare in case it stuffs up again. Dam it was expensive around $500 for it. Dont know why Holmart is so cheap in comparison $270 only.

Cheers

cholo

[Drewie]

Why not just contact your local auto electrician, they would probably reco your own for half the price or might have a recond one as a change over.

[NZSHAKER]

I have a new alt sitting in my car to put in tomorrow as mine is playing up and low charging.

I brought mine from holmart 140amp was the cheapest around $320 overnight expressed posted to Brisbane.

2 of the holden places I called wanted north of $500 so frek that.

[ls1dan]

I called holmart and they said they couldn't help me?????. Maybe ill try them again. If not try auto elec or worst case bit the bullet and go to holden.

Thanks guys.
DAN

[blnls1]

Try a place called "Baxters". I'm a Mechanic and we use them for alot for alternators and starter motors for euro stuff, BMW, Merc, VW ect and there a sh!t load cheaper than genuine stuff. Just not sure weather they only deal with trade. I'll get the phone number for you tomorrow if you want.

[DAVZSS]

Why not just contact your local auto electrician, they would probably reco your own for half the price or might have a recond one as a change over.

Not many Auto Elecs would keep change overs on the shelf these days,they used to but the low cost of a new replacement it is hardly worth their while!

[OneManEmpire]

Mate there is only one place to buy starter motors and alternators.
and that's here:

http://stores.ebay.com/Grand-Alternators-And-Starters_Buick-Chevrolet-Cadillac_W0QQ_fsubZ11084546QQ_sidZ21271081QQ_trksi dZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

I have purchased 2 from him and the last one only a week or two ago cost me $132 delivered from California. This was a 130 amp hitachi for my Maxima.
I couldn't get one anywhere here (Adelaide) or Melbourne even second hand for less than $350 - $400.

I got both alternators about 5 days after paying for them with paypal.


Hope this helps.

Cheers

[Wonky]

See my PM please ls1dan. :)