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Offline BlackMist

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Quest for Alternator *Win*
« on: August 15, 2015, 05:21:30 pm »
Which alternators work on the gc8/gf8's? How about higher output?

Started the car Friday morning and something was being a whiny itchbay, bring out the stethoscope......alternator bearings are shot.... I'd may rebuild mine now, but if a new alternator isn't too terrible I'd get it today as I can't stand the embarrassing sounds lol.


I will be pouring myself a rum after this, but I believe I found a higher amp replacement. Will be purchasing tomorrow if I'm home in time or it will be Monday, as long as the price is right. If its going to kick my dick in, I found the part # for the bearing and dimensions and will just replace that instead.

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Re: Quest for Alternator *Win*
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2015, 08:34:44 pm »
Yup, 250$ for a reman can lick pouch... Bearing it is!

5$ for bearing, some elbow grease and woila! Internals all checked out so I'm a happy camper!!  Cleaned up, painted, back together. Checked after starting, no noise!!!! Ran 14.57v

For those that need a new alternator for the gc8, part # is 23700AA280 and it's a two pin connector.






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Re: Quest for Alternator *Win*
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2018, 11:26:37 am »
Hey man, I know it's an old post, but I was wondering what the part number just for the alternator bearing was? I don't think my alternator is screwed, but rather the bearing is wore out and making noise. I don't believe it's the belt making the noise either as it sounds like its coming from the alternator bearing.

These are the alternator bearing part numbers I've found:


Front: NSK B17-102DG3
Rear: NTN SCBA37LH1