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DavidinOhio
Dodge Dakota
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9/23/2007
21:23:54
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Hello again to all,
I need to purchase an alternator for my 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9L. What is the amperage rating for the stock alternator, and does anyone know of a place online that has good pricing on these alternators? So far in my short search of the web, the cost of this part ranges from $130-$200.
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David
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DavidInOhio
Dodge Dakota
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9/23/2007
21:26:48
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I forgot to add...is the stock alternator the Bosch or the Nippondenso type?
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2007
10:50:36
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www.rockauto.com
a new NSA Denso 117amp for 167.79 w/o a core sounds good.
www.partstrain.com has an aftermarket for 117.95 but an 80 buck core charge.
autozone's got a 136 amp for 145 w/42 core charge.
or you could look for a local shop that rebuilds them and do better.
is your altenator dead?
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DavidInOhio
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2007
12:36:39
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No, but it's beginning to whine pretty loudly at this point, which is a bit concerning. I'd rather replace it now then to become a traffic helicopter story on the news when it breaks down.
Then the alernator is the Denso type?
David
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2007
13:36:42
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"Then the alernator is the Denso type?"
if yours is the same as mine, yes.
have you had your battery load tested? cleaned all connections?
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dakota49
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2007
18:09:34
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If the alternator is whinning its probably the bearings and he is right it should either be replaced or have the bearings replaced. I have worked on alt's before and they aren't very hard to fix but I think you may be able to get a kit and replace the bearings, and brushes as well.
Just a suggestion.
Dakota49
1988 3.9 4X4 5speed
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2007
03:51:17
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Kit or no kit you can buy bearings and brushes. If it still charges, your diodes are still ok.They don't cost much but need to be soldered in. There are positive and negative diodes. If you need any, be sure you get the correct ones.check them with an OHM meter. Alternators are easy to fix. if it's your first time, pay attention how things come apart.
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searay245se
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2007
06:37:16
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dave,im in ohio here to i myself if i planned to keep the truck awhile would just go to autozone get the new one with a lifetime warranty and be done with it dont want problems in these fine ohio winters we have here if your not gonna keep it that long go to a junkyard and get a used one maybe for 35 bucks maybe less maybe alittle more....just my 2 cants
jeff searay245se
99 dak slt cc 3.9 auto 4x4
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dakota49
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9/26/2007
21:31:24
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searay245se, I am from Columbus but I have lived in rogers arkansas since about 1979. One reason I left Ohio was because of the winters, its just too cold for me.
Dakota49
1988 3.9 4X4 5speed
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searay245se
Dodge Dakota
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9/27/2007
07:15:22
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yea dakota49 the winters here suck only good thing about em is you get to 4wheel in the snow if i had the option id love to be somewhere warm all year round and get to use my boat more then 6 month outta the year
jeff searay245se
99 dak slt cc 3.9 auto 4x4
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dakota49
Dodge Dakota
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9/28/2007
08:43:40
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searay245se, the one thing I like about Arkansas is we have 4 seasons, and we get a little snow, not much, and some cold, just enough to remind me I'm still alive.
Take care.
Dakota49
1988 3.9 4X4 5speed
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/28/2007
08:52:02
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you guys can keep that white stuff up there. i'll stick to my 2 seasons, summer & fall.
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searay245se
Dodge Dakota
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9/28/2007
18:36:16
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yea daddio id love to be down there where your at i could being that im retire but the wife wouldnt like it much her job is here and for 2 seasons thats all we have here too winter and construction but all jokin aside it would be really nice to be able to fish year round instead of just walleye fishin for 6 or so months a year
jeff searay245se
99 dak slt cc 3.9 auto 4x4 60k
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Toby WD40
Dodge Dakota
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9/28/2007
22:12:42
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Daddio we need to start a guide service, I 've seriously been lookin at it, but It's hard to do unless ya got at least two shallow water boats to take out 7-8 people at once. They stay booked up down in the Laguna Madre. It's some fun fishin. Toby
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DavidinOhio
Dodge Dakota
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10/01/2007
08:59:26
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Hello again...
I'll ignore the talk of Ohio winters for obvious reasons :-) I simply refuse to think about it right now.
One last question on the alternator...What is the amperage rating for the stock Denso alternator in my truck? 117?
Regards,
David
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