Jump to content
Sign in to follow this  
Mavrick

New alternator e39

Recommended Posts

I need a new alternator for my e39 (facelift).

Have been quoted $1170 + GST from the local stealers and about $90 cheaper than that from a local auto electrician.

What are my options in purchasing it cheaper without the stealer markup, importing my own parts is out of the question unless i could get it here by middle of next week.

Any help would be appreciated.

If Christmas and New Year werent expensive enough already.....

Cheers,

Hamish

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It would also be prudent to replace the battery as well if it's over 3 years old for warranty on the alternator

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Nice huh?

Whats wrong with it? Not charging or bad bearings etc?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Give me better info and I'll price it from here. At that price it must be a water cooled alternator for a 540 ??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Would a used one from Ray or Brent be an option in the interim ??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Give me better info and I'll price it from here. At that price it must be a water cooled alternator for a 540 ??

Yes Glenn, its a water cooled unit. Apparently BMW do not make this part anymore, you can only get a BOSCH part which is a beefier/better version of the original.

The guy doing the work is reputable and i've told him im just going to have a hunt for a price.

Westy - alternator is poked, hes taken it right out and its not a simple case of replaceing the bushes. Happened to me over New Years, battery light started flickering then stayed on, then she died on me (over a 2 hour period)as i was doing 100kph around a corner. Rather odd feeling when the car starts jerking about at that speed. Initially i thought the battery was a goner becasue i had had some problems with it in the past.

Camera Doctor - I would rather new.

Cheers for the replies so far.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Give Euro Italian a call, they are a forum sponsor and he might be able to bring them in.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

rare as hens teeth when I was looking for one for bro's 740-& expensive, even used. Bet that makes you feel better lolzzzz

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
Sign in to follow this  

×
×
  • Create New...