it probably would not have failed had i not abused it.... glad they've been
working for some people!
-- - Josh Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L""Rick Barnes"" <barnesrv@attbi.com> wrote in message news:002501c33048$b7dba6b0$0200a8c0@sys15... > > Go figure...I have had great luck with the ProStart stuff and like the > lifetime warranty. It probably is the luck of the draw as to whether you > get a good unit or not. > > Rascal > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Josh Battles > Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 1:41 PM > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net > Subject: DML: Re: alternator question > > > Gabe, I'd get the name brand one. I've always used either delco or > motorcraft alternators (i'm a ford/chevy convert) and have never had one > fail on me. I've found that if you go name brand you get the better quality > that will last. They warranty those alternators at poop boys forever b/c > they're crap. I went thru three 120A prostart ones in a month once - never > again. I don't know the quality of the mopar alternators, but I've not had > a single problem with mine and I've got quite the hefty stereo in my > truck.... > > -- > - Josh > Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L > > > ""Gabriel A. Couriel"" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com> wrote in message > news:PFEPJALHADOCFMOEDDPOAEGECAAA.BigGabe@FIUFIJI.com... > > > > it looks like i'll need to change out my alternator as the whinning noise > is > > getting annoying. i looked at powermaster alternators on summit, but they > > are over $400. i looked online, and found several from advanced auto > parts, > > including a Bosch reman alternator. the problem is that the Bosch doesn't > > have a lifetime warranty (only 1 year), and the other manufacturers that > > have the lifetime are unknowns (Worldwide or Prostart, from Pepboys). > > > > what recommendations do you all have for this problem? should i get the > > Bosch 136Amp (autolite also makes one, 120Amp but it says "w/ factory tow" > > which i don't have, will it make a difference?) or get the brand with the > > lifetime warranty? > > > > thanks a lot > > > > Gabe Couriel > > http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0 > > > >
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