Mavrick 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 It would also be prudent to replace the battery as well if it's over 3 years old for warranty on the alternator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Nice huh? Whats wrong with it? Not charging or bad bearings etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Give me better info and I'll price it from here. At that price it must be a water cooled alternator for a 540 ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Would a used one from Ray or Brent be an option in the interim ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mavrick 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Give Euro Italian a call, they are a forum sponsor and he might be able to bring them in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 rare as hens teeth when I was looking for one for bro's 740-& expensive, even used. Bet that makes you feel better lolzzzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
