Dave W Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I'm using a GM (It's actually a Delco unit) CS130D alternator and always carry a spare. I used the spare on the last comp when the original overheated due to mud build up inside. The front bearing has also got a lot of play in it. Other than a front bearing there seems to be very little wrong with it although I need to establish if the voltage drop was down to the safety cutout or the regulator failing. I know in the US there are a few places that will rebuild these alternators and supply spares for them but wondering if anyone knows of a possible UK source ? I've got a manual for the alternator that lists part numbers and shows you how to replace the main parts so might have a go at it myself. All the local "autoelectricians" claim it's not worth rebuilding and want to sell me a new one for a few hundred quid ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-ie Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Take it in bits,there should be a number printed on the bearing. Spen Bearings. http://www.spen-bearings.co.uk/ do any kind you are ever likely to need. cost me three quid for mine on the 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Take it in bits,there should be a number printed on the bearing. Spen Bearings. http://www.spen-bearings.co.uk/ do any kind you are ever likely to need. cost me three quid for mine on the 90. Thanks I'll see if I can find a number on it and give them a bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 wood autos list the parts for them as well, http://www.woodauto.com/Unit.aspx?Man=DELC...mp;Ref=10479984 edited to add - a quick google search showed up that honda 3.0l V6 engines also use the same 130D alternator, so worth ringing around a few scrappies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 wood autos list the parts for them as well,http://www.woodauto.com/Unit.aspx?Man=DELC...mp;Ref=10479984 That looks promising, cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 After stripping the alternator down it turned out the rear bearing was seized solid and also didn't want to move off the rotor. It needed a new regulator, brush holder and rear bearing. I took it over to Wood Autos today and they had a look at the mortal remains and pronounced it beyond economical repair because they have brand new ones in stock for just over 60 quid plus the dreaded. For anyone else running a GM fitting CS130D alternator the actual part number at Woods is ALT1402 and they have them in stock along with all the spares http://www.woodauto.com/Unit.aspx?Man=DELC...mp;Ref=10480167 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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