alternator dramas

jj · Post by jj » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:14 pm

my alternator has packed up... so thats going to be my Christmas present to myself.... (grrrr...) anyone got any idea what sort of cash I am looking at/if any other Mitsubishi is compat with a 95 FTO??

Cheers.

Boris · Post by **Boris** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:24 pm

First welcome to the forums

With the alternators, most auto electricians just rebuild them, instead of purchasing new ones. You just have to make sure you stumble upon a good auto electrician, who probably has done a few imports...

I'm not sure wether any other ones are compatible. I had mine reconditioned. I can't remember how much but, it really depends on what needs to be replaced in the alternator... My rough estimate would be ~$300+

I'm sure other people will reply with more detailed info...

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:44 pm

If you in Melbourne, just go to SL Motorsports, as they already serviced heaps of member's FTO, & thats include alternator problems.

S L Motorsports
39 Osborne Ave Springvale 3171
(03) 9548 5837

jj · Post by jj » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:59 pm

Thanks Guys!!
Im actually in Syd... Im a bit dopey when it comes to my "beastie"...
I really appreciate yours and anyone elses help.... i get nervous when mechanics start looking concerned and using the "import" ref too often

Boris · Post by **Boris** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 7:17 pm

Well, since your new i can probably point out the Search function, labelled with this picture

. Many topics such as this one have been already discussed, so you may find lot's of stuff that way

So threads like this probably will help you:

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... alternator

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... 6033#26033

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... alternator

This is from one of those threads, since your in Sydney:

smorison wrote:hey guys,
My cars booked in here for the weekend. they say it'll take a few days to repair the alternator. They have already done a few FTO's so they know what breaks in the alternators.

quoted me between 400-500 depending on parts.

'A' Class Automotive
Bob Adamson
Unit D3, 2A Victoria Ave
Castle Hill
02-9634-5024

same complex as Unique Auto Sports.

Also, when choosing a person that hasn't done an FTO before, make sure that he knows of this:

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... lternators

Hope those help

Post by **smorison** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:38 pm

my recommendation is to get one from A Class as they have done many now, including several committee members cars

they offer them on an exchange basis so if you are interstate you only need to ship your old one to them. There work is guarantee'd and the alternators are fully reconditioned.

TheSentry · Post by **TheSentry** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 9:22 am

If anyone in Sydney is looking for another option to get their alternator work done, I can recommend Musico at Smithfield. Was a bit of a learning curve for em as it was their first FTO alternator, but in the end they did a great job.