1989 Merkur Xr4Ti Alternator

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1989 Merkur Xr4Ti Alternator

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If my alternator is causing battery drain, should I simply replace the alternator or replace the alternator diode? What should be the reasonable cost of replacement either of the diode or the alternator?
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Re: 1989 Merkur Xr4Ti Alternator

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Take your alternator out and have it bench tested. Report back. If you need a good used one, just let me know. Btw; where are you located?
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Re: 1989 Merkur Xr4Ti Alternator

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Thank you. A remanufactured Bosch alternator costs about $140 with tax and shipping in my area: Huntington, NY. Could you provide a high-quality equivalent with warranty for much less?
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Re: 1989 Merkur Xr4Ti Alternator

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Vyetr wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:01 am Could you provide a high-quality equivalent with warranty for much less?
Check into the 3G conversion
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Re: 1989 Merkur Xr4Ti Alternator

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I have reman in the US unit; $80 shipped; will provide ticket from Napa/Autozoo veryfying functionality, otherwise guaranteed against DOA.

Feel free to text me at 75seven535558one and I will send you some pics.
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