Original or Remanufactured Alternator

[emerydc8]

Does anyone know how to tell if this alternator has been re-manufactured based on the sticker?

 

[clarkz71]

I'll have to look at mine from 2011. That could be an older reman

But most reman Bosch decals look like this............

 

[samiam44]

Doesn't have the remain p/n. I though the bosch factory parts have both the factory p/n and bosch #?


Michael

 

[emerydc8]

Thanks, guys. It sure would be nice if it was a reman and not original.

 

[clarkz71]

As far as I'm concerned, it's an older remanufactured unit.

I don't recall seeing any decal on the alternators when the cars were new.

My original alternator did not have one.

 

[samiam44]

Does it matter?

How many miles are on the car? If your going to pull it out, the regulator should have a date code on it.
I would take the fan belt loose and check to see if the bearings are good at a minimum if you are concerned.

Or just get rid of the stocker- 143 or 150A is the way to go!

Michael

 

[emerydc8]

I have 200,000 miles on the car. So I'm hoping the alternator was already replaced by a prior owner. There is no indication that it is about to fail.