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Pampered-Z · 01-22-2008, 08:13 AM

Rebuild kits use to be cheap, but last time I checked for the price of a rebuilt kit, most times for a few bucks more you can get a reman. with lifetime warranty.

Rebuild is easy; the kits contain the bearings, springs/brushes and diode/regulator. Basically mark how the 2 cases so you know how they line up, take it apart, clean it out, and install the new parts. The biggest PITA is usually getting the pulley off the front, and sometinmes the bearings can be a pain. GM alts are fairly easy to work on. I've taken many apart to polish the cases. There really isn't a lot to them. you'll see when you open it up how the brushes sit, during reassembly you slide toothpicks into the holes in the case to hold them back out of the way.

01-22-2008, 08:13 AM	#5
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	Rebuild kits use to be cheap, but last time I checked for the price of a rebuilt kit, most times for a few bucks more you can get a reman. with lifetime warranty. Rebuild is easy; the kits contain the bearings, springs/brushes and diode/regulator. Basically mark how the 2 cases so you know how they line up, take it apart, clean it out, and install the new parts. The biggest PITA is usually getting the pulley off the front, and sometinmes the bearings can be a pain. GM alts are fairly easy to work on. I've taken many apart to polish the cases. There really isn't a lot to them. you'll see when you open it up how the brushes sit, during reassembly you slide toothpicks into the holes in the case to hold them back out of the way. __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!!