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    Default Recommended Shop to rebuild alternator?

    The alternator in my vehicle is starting to whine and the charge light is flashing on my dash. I don't want a reman and i don't want to pay dealer prices for a new one so the only option is rebuild. Not sure which shop to take it too i need some recommendations please. Thank you!
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    Have used Alternator & Starter Depot many times, and haven't had one fail yet.

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    Amperage Tech every time for me, they do excellent work. I've had them do a number of alternators and starters, prices were reasonable and they were always up-front about whether I'd be saving money by just getting a new one instead of having them rebuild.

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    I've had one done by B&F auto electric. I would definitely go back and have recommended them to others who also have had a great experience with them.

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    Maybe I just don't keep vehicles long enough, but I haven't needed an alternator in any of my ~20 vehicles.
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    You realize you are talking to the guy who made his own furniture out of salad bowls right?

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    Thank you for the suggestions. Ended up going to Amperage tech cause it's close to work. Dave is a swell guy!

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    Good choice, Dave is a beauty!

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    any idea on the ball park price to get an alternator rebuild?

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    If time isn't an issue, they're actually pretty easy to rebuild yourself. Bearings are widely available, as are the regulators (if your alternator is so equipped.)
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    Bump...

    Water pump blew on my truck which sprayed coolant all over the front bearing on the alternator which is now screaming like a banshee...

    Where can I drop it off for new bearings ?

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    Not Alter-Start in Edmonton.
    (Not that you were looking for a 3hr drive when there will be several in Calgary, LoL!)

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    Again, do it yourself. Super easy.
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    Not interested in that at this time.
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    I have used these guys lots!

    http://www.locostauto.net/

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