> I've always believed the German stuff to be of better quality, etc., and as a > rule of thumb, that's all I use. But damn, why the $130 difference???
Garrick, I had to replace the starter in the '92 a couple of years ago. ND installed a Bosch remanufactured unit. Turns out Bosch gives you a free two year road side assistance policy with their rebuilt starters and alternators. If the car won't start due to starter or alternator problems, they provide a free jump start or tow! They give you a card with an account number and 800 phone number. > What do you all recommend? Has anyone tried the Autozone-type rebuilds? I'd stick with the Bosch, regardless of cost difference. I've had to use the "AutoZone" type rebuilt alternators a couple of times on my Blazer (on vacation, like four states away from home), and they don't hold up too well. True, it's a free replacement, but that doesn't cover any labor (pouring down rain in Jackson Hole, WY, in the Western Auto parking lot)). I think with those "AutoZone" jobs, they just look for a core with compatible dimensions and mounting scenario, so you could end up with a Nippon Denso, Hitachi, AC Delco, whatever, any of which may have inferior designs when compared to the OEM unit that you are replacing (this is a generalization). --Holland Forced Failure Racing Don't Ask MotorSports [email protected] a2_16V List Owner [email protected] San Jose, California _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
