Bloody Van Trouble

[ianjpage]

Quoting: Incursus

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ta will call tomorrow now as im too knaackered, pissed off and got super headache now

Quoting: F Body

and Postage ain't gonna be cheap on something that heavy

I often wonder where USless Automotive dream up some of their prices

Nah it be stoopid heavy


But hey borrowed a mates car tonight for a few days so thank feck i actually got summat to drive at the mo (ok its a 74 dodge dart so nothing quick or modern but heys its a car!!)

[sixpack2639]

Quoting: ianjpage

250 quid plus postage

That's bloody highway robbery mate!!!!!!!!

The most expensive ACDelco alternator listed for your van is only 115 Quid +/- ($225)!!!!!!!! That one is for a conversion w/ all the electrical goodies, 105 amp.

A standard 105 amp alt from ACDelco is only about 63 Quid ($132).

[F Body]

Quoting: sixpack2639

That's bloody highway robbery mate!!!!!!!!

The most expensive ACDelco alternator listed for your van is only 115 Quid +/- ($225)!!!!!!!! That one is for a conversion w/ all the electrical goodies, 105 amp.

A standard 105 amp alt from ACDelco is only about 63 Quid ($132).

Yep Rip Off Britian, still it's because we pay less tax and get paid more NOT

[Pod]

And (some) parts companies over here complain when we say things are priced too high.

63 quid for an alternator, plus delivery, tax etc. Maybe 100-120 quid total?
And they charge over double that.
On top of that, you quite often have to wait for stuff to get delivered from the states to them first as well!

[philoldsmobile]

the one for dads tahoe was about that much...in fact it wouldn't suprise me if its the same alternator

[ianjpage]

Quoting: sixpack2639

That's bloody highway robbery mate!!!!!!!!

The most expensive ACDelco alternator listed for your van is only 115 Quid +/- ($225)!!!!!!!! That one is for a conversion w/ all the electrical goodies, 105 amp.

A standard 105 amp alt from ACDelco is only about 63 Quid ($132).

bloody ech - that is a lot cheaper, even with shipping it still aint gunna be 250 quid!!

I got some pics of the one on it - if you can reconise it and see what the cost is i may well be using your services if they cannot repair mine!

Quoting: F Body

Rip Off Britian

aint that the truth

[ianjpage]

Right then - ripped the alternator out tonight (took a flipping hour!) not an easy job

Front view:
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The 2 bolt holes at bottom are what hold it onto the bracket - the alternator sits in a "U" assembley and bolts right through...

Top
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Rear Shot
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Main feed goes onto the bolt and th other wires are on  a multi block that connects to the lil black lip on the right.

Dunno if yours is the same deano - i would guess not...

carl - any chance of pricing up which ever one it is & shipping??

[55starchief]

Ian you could probably get it shipped on a fedex priority which is 24hrs or 2 day, the cost is usualy only about $10 more than the economy 7-10 day service

[Roadkill]

Definately not the same as mine . . .

[Motorama]

Quoting: 55starchief

Ian you could probably get it shipped on a fedex priority which is 24hrs or 2 day, the cost is usualy only about $10 more than the economy 7-10 day service

But if you use fedex you'll deffo get stung for the import duty, surely it'll be quicker and cheaper to get it rebulit. Normally only around £50 to £60

[sixpack2639]

Ian,

The most common one for your van is an ACDELCO Part # 3342454 {105 AMP #19136012} GENERATOR,(REMAN) DELCO CS130D (105 AMPS).

Note, this is a REMAN not NEW.

Price is $116.79 + $15.00 (core) = $131.79 + $6.75 (shipping to me) for a total of $138.54



OR......I can get a REMY Part # 91516 {Remy New Gold}
100/105 Amps (Used to be Delco Remy)

Note, this one is NEW.

Price is $137.79 (no core charge) + $6.26 (shipping to me) for a total of $144.05


Shipping to you will be for a package of approximately 15lbs.

Global Express Guaranteed    1-3 Days  $133.50  
Express Mail® International    2-5 Days  $85.00
Priority Mail® International    6-10 Days  $69.00
Priority Mail® Flat Rate Box   6-10 Days  $37.00

Mind, I will ALWAYS recommend an ACDelco part over any other, but you already know that.

Either way, I can get you one and ship it to you quickest method for less than 150 Quid!!!!

Lemme know....

Cheers, Carl

[Incursus]

Quoting: Motorama

But if you use fedex you'll deffo get stung for the import duty, surely it'll be quicker and cheaper to get it rebulit. Normally only around £50 to £60

Quoting: ianjpage

74 dodge dart

[55starchief]

Quoting: Motorama

But if you use fedex you'll deffo get stung for the import duty, surely it'll be quicker and cheaper to get it rebulit. Normally only around £50 to £60

No import duty on an alternator, you would get done for the VAT though and you might not even get hit for that as the goods value is only just over the limit

[Motorama]

Quoting: 55starchief

No import duty on an alternator

How come

[55starchief]

Quoting: Motorama

How come

All to do with commodity codes mate

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use the ICN online to find the item or its section then crose ref it with the taric to see what duty rate if any is applicable

[Roadkill]

Quoting: 55starchief

No import duty on an alternator

Even shiny shiny billet ally ones ?

[55starchief]

Quoting: Roadkill

Even shiny shiny billet ally ones ?

yup, been doing a lot of research for the speedshop and you would be surprised on what you do and dont have to pay duty on and at what rates.

You have to pay VAT on everything, but the duty is a nightmare.

The leather interiors have no duty to pay on them just VAT

Transmisions have duty but at 4.5% same as alloy wheels

[ianjpage]

Quoting: Roadkill

Definately not the same as mine . . .

Yeah twas what i though

Quoting: sixpack2639

Ian,

The most common one for your van is an ACDELCO Part # 3342454 {105 AMP #19136012} GENERATOR,(REMAN) DELCO CS130D (105 AMPS).

Note, this is a REMAN not NEW.

Price is $116.79 + $15.00 (core) = $131.79 + $6.75 (shipping to me) for a total of $138.54



OR......I can get a REMY Part # 91516 {Remy New Gold}
100/105 Amps (Used to be Delco Remy)

Note, this one is NEW.

Price is $137.79 (no core charge) + $6.26 (shipping to me) for a total of $144.05


Shipping to you will be for a package of approximately 15lbs.

Global Express Guaranteed 1-3 Days $133.50
Express Mail® International 2-5 Days $85.00
Priority Mail® International 6-10 Days $69.00
Priority Mail® Flat Rate Box 6-10 Days $37.00

Mind, I will ALWAYS recommend an ACDelco part over any other, but you already know that.

Either way, I can get you one and ship it to you quickest method for less than 150 Quid!!!!

Lemme know....

Cheers, Carl

Cheers for that carl, interesting prices.....

Good news tho - managed to go see an alternator refub speciailst this morning and they cross-matched it to an identical one for 99 quid NEW- - to refurb they reckon on 80-90 quid so for 10 quid more i get a new one .... should be here tomorrow

Quoting: Incursus

Quoting: ianjpage
74 dodge dart

tis this one:

[Incursus]

Quoting: ianjpage

Good news tho - managed to go see an alternator refub speciailst this morning and they cross-matched it to an identical one for 99 quid NEW- - to refurb they reckon on 80-90 quid so for 10 quid more i get a new one .... should be here tomorrow

Good news still an unwanted cost though...but arn't they all?

Quoting: ianjpage

Quoting: Incursus
Quoting: ianjpage
74 dodge dart




tis this one:

Nice

[sixpack2639]

Either way, glad yer sorted mate!!

[ianjpage]

Quoting: Incursus

Good news still an unwanted cost though...but arn't they all?

Yeah aint that the truth, but in all reality i cannot do without a vehicle now, work is 30mins from home, need to come to MK this weekend etc etc....so to have my own truck back rather than rely on someone else is always best and yeah cost is still a bugger, but 100 rather than 250 plus is sooo much better)

Quoting: Incursus

Nice

Yeah isn't a bad ol car - drives like a true boat though wallows round corners, takes ages to speed up lol (well it is only a slant six !!) but hey  not knocking it cos it a nice car!!

[ianjpage]

Quoting: sixpack2639

Either way, glad yer sorted mate!!

me too mate - thanks fer checking - least i got idea now of cost from the US!

[F Body]

Quoting: ianjpage

tis this one:

Don't look too shabby to me

[Pod]

Quoting: ianjpage

Good news tho - managed to go see an alternator refub specialist this morning and they cross-matched it to an identical one for 99 quid

Maybe you could send their details over to USauto, so they can get a better idea of what to charge themselves.

[F Body]

Seriously thinking about getting one of these

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