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Sep 5, 2013 | 09:34 AM

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witchal

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Re: Altenator ? Bs

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Originally Posted by RL67037

I've ordered stuff from Auto Parts Warehouse (.com) for my SRT-6 and have received the wrong stuff even though their website says it fits. They have no idea what an SRT-6 is or what fits it. Their customer service reps, while courteous, don't know much about cars. They read from a script and will ask for your VIN and then offer you the same part (which was wrong in the first place). My issue was with air filters so I got on their site and looked up the filters for a 2004 C32 AMG and found what I was looking for. Might this work for your alternator? I don't know if that car uses the same as ours, but someone on here might know that.

RL

This is a great idea! I always ask the parts guy to cross reference SLK32 AMG part numbers for the SRT and SLK320 part numbers for the limited. I can't tell you how many return trips to the parts store I've avoided by doing this.

Sep 5, 2013 | 02:08 PM

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Infinity

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Re: Altenator ? BS

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Originally Posted by RMADERMAN

The stealership is trying to tell me that there or were two different altenators for the SRT6. The earlier models are different than the later models produced. I find this very hard to believe. Does anyone have any information concerning this issue.

Also I am patiently waiting for a new supercharger. The supercharger is on national backorder. The sc pulley bearing is bad. That is the reason for the new complete supercharger.

They have had the car for 3 1/2 weeks. I am very close to going over and picking up the car and taking it to another dealer.

On the positive they have been renewing the rental .The SRT is on an extended Chrysler warranty.

Yes there are two different models if you take things at face value. Valeo was used for the SRT6 and Bosch for the others. Now for the kicker, the Bosch they will spec will not work, well sort of kinda will but not right off the bat. The Valeo for the SRT6 uses a 8 rib pulley set up where the others use a 6 rib set up in the car. That means either the bosch unit needs your pulley off your car or you would need to source a new one.

Now depending on what is wrong with your alternator the valeo can be rebuilt on the cheap. The design of the voltage regulator included all new brushes and for less than 50.00 in parts. Now if you need ore than that you start to get into labor to rebuild and at that point you may be able to find a rebuilt unit for less than a local rebuilder.

Sep 13, 2013 | 12:39 AM

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Mopar or No Car

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Re: Altenator ? BS

You can not swap -- if you have a Valeo, you must stick with it.

I took my Valeo unit to a reputable local rebuilder -- $285 out the door and no worries about fitment. Just make sure they "clock" the alternator correctly when they reassemble it. Improper clocking may be the reason the unit you bought was advertised as being correct. It is. This alternator also fits other cars, and they require it be clocked differently than the Crossfire.

Happy motoring.

Last edited by Mopar or No Car; Sep 13, 2013 at 12:41 AM. Reason: more clocking info

Sep 13, 2013 | 07:52 AM

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Coyote

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Re: Altenator ? BS

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Originally Posted by Mopar or No Car

So, I got what appears to be the correct alternator from 'American Engines Co.'. Apparently the last one they had. But, now I'm wondering about this "clocking" issue. Not exactly sure what that means or if I need to be concerned with it. Guess I'll know in another day, once I get this one installed.

Coyote

Sep 13, 2013 | 09:22 AM

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ala_xfire

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Re: Altenator ? BS

CLOCKING:
I could be wrong, but I think this means how the back cover is aligned with the front cover.
With 4 evenly spaced bolts, there are 4 possible permutations at 90 degrees each ......

Sep 13, 2013 | 12:42 PM

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Coyote

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Re: Altenator ? BS

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Originally Posted by ala_xfire

CLOCKING:
I could be wrong, but I think this means how the back cover is aligned with the front cover.
With 4 evenly spaced bolts, there are 4 possible permutations at 90 degrees each ......

If that is the case, then I'm AOK. Got exactly what is needed. So, on the first Valeo replacement I
got from autopartswarehouse.com, I possibly could have remounted the regulator cover, but would not have been able to surmount the 6 groove pulley. Since autopartswarehouse is issuing a full refund, with no stocking fee, I think I've been successful in my endeavor.

Thanks to all that replied.

Coyote