how can i refurbished my alternator for very cheap or just do it myself?

[1993 festiva]

i have my alternator bought it used from eBay a couple of months ago. it was working fine till now it started not working alright . i turn my car on and the alternator like sometimes it stays on but like it shuts off.. anyone knows where i can refurbished my alternator or how can i do it myself?

[hawkdoc60]

Advance Auto Parts has the rectifiers, the bearings, and the regulator for the alternator, but it would cost you as much as buying a rebuilt alternator. I would recommend getting another one for the same money. However, the one you got off of eBay may have a warranty. I would check on that before i did anything.

[bravekozak]

Korean alternator

I have never rebuilt a Korean alternator yet. Is it similar to a Delco? Is there a hole to put the long wooden handle of a Q-tip to hold the brushes off of the commutator until it is put together and then you can pull it out?

[WmWatt]

Look in the Yellow Pages under auto electric (not erotic).
There was a shop near here that used to overhaul them for $13.
That was over 10 yrs ago when I replaced mine.

[WmWatt]

The original is Mitsubishi, as are most of the electronics on the Festiva, which I suspect is what makes the ignition unreliable.

[nonamekid]

I would double check and make sure your belt is tight. They can loosen over time. It does not have an automatic tensioner so it will need to be adjusted manually every so often. Also you did not give much detail as to when it is acting up and what it is actually doing and whether it is making noises.

[1993 festiva]

i will maybe get a video and put it so u guys can see

[Ogrestiva]

As I have stated in previous threads, I live in the area and could come and give you a hand. I've had to adjust mine a couple of times.

[1993 festiva]

do u do it for free , can u pm me your number ogrestiva so we can maybe meet...? and u can help me, and also check other problems my festiva may have which i bought it about 2 years old but barely started using it, what i got new for the car is , new starter from ebay,used alternator from ebay, a new clutch barely put.. and thats it i think.. i need some turning signal front lights well yea if we can meet up u maybe know where to get all those stuff because i dont know where to get much festiva parts... and if u happy to bring your festy with u so i can see it that would be cool... and hey anyone has front speakers for a 93 festiva that work?? mines blown out and i barely put a 400 watt sounds so it blew out once i turn it on low.... they where blown out already dow so yea...

[Ogrestiva]

pm'd