[psea17]

I'll soon be on my 3rd cs144 alternator. done w the crap from the parts stores. anyone know of or have any experience with fully sealed alternators?

wondering what the cons are other than price.

thanks!

[Bad Luck]

Originally Posted by psea17

I'll soon be on my 3rd cs144 alternator. done w the crap from the parts stores. anyone know of or have any experience with fully sealed alternators?

wondering what the cons are other than price.

thanks!

What brands have you been getting from the parts store? That might be your issue.

[brillo_76]

Originally Posted by Bad Luck

What brands have you been getting from the parts store? That might be your issue.

Almost all brands from big box stores are bad. I learned this lesson along time ago. I try to stick with oem and oem mfg. I had way too many issues in the past. That's me however.




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[jgue467]

Originally Posted by brillo_76

... I try to stick with oem and oem mfg....

+2 My OEM is original at 340K, still going, never opened. So why not go OEM?

I would go with an 01-02 type though...

[brillo_76]

I am not sure if anyone makes a sealed alternator for deep water though. As they use air to cool down the internal components of the alts. This way they are so open to begin with.

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[gamefreakgc]

Buy an AC Delco CS144 alternator, they are the OEM for GM alternators. Avoid all other brands.

[Scramble]

Originally Posted by psea17

I'll soon be on my 3rd cs144 alternator. done w the crap from the parts stores. anyone know of or have any experience with fully sealed alternators?

wondering what the cons are other than price.

thanks!

I never liked the GM alts, get one from Quality Power. Its a direct bolt in, no spacers or adapters needed. I think I installed mine in 2015 or 16, its been under water and its still working fine.
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