Youngtimer Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 I have a Mexican friend that needs an alternator rebuilt for a 1996 4.3 engine GMC Sonoma. He tried to get a new one from here to Guadalajara. It appears it is an old imported from the USA or Canada vehicle because the new ones for that year have different connectors and no fan type thing inside front like the ones I looked at in the USA parts store websites and the one on his vehicle. He is a mechanic but now blind for the last six years. His daughter drives him around. He asked me to import one for him but I would rather try and get him going with local options first. Anyone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Have you tried Autozone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Or Orma? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtimer Posted February 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 His son also a mechanic tried auto zone. I don't know if he tried Orma. I looked online at Autozone but they are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteforron Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 This will not answer your question exactly but there are places in Guadalajara. I can't remember where because it was at least 15 years ago. A friend took me to a place where I wanted and watched while it was rebuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 Talk to the mechanic in Riberas next to Telecable/Izzy. He knows where to get this rebuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtimer Posted February 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 Thanks I will try that. Is that Alejandro? If so I have dealt with him for minor maintenance. I needed to get rid of all my tools to fly in under the luggage weight restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Youngtimer said: Thanks I will try that. Is that Alejandro? If so I have dealt with him for minor maintenance. I needed to get rid of all my tools to fly in under the luggage weight restrictions. No. Felipe. Shop is Autochek. He speaks excellent English. To be rebuilt this has to be taken into GDL. He knows who does the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 AutoZone has an alternator for that vehicle in stock. https://www.autozone.com.mx/partes-externas-de-motor/alternador/duralast-alternador/297850_550783_6207 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 You should always have a qualified shop install an alternator so they can make sure the voltages are right, the belt is good and properly tensioned. I've had great results with Autochek for all my car maintenance needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtimer Posted February 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Good advice. And for any first timers always always disconnect the battery before changing an alternator or it will be toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Also turn off A/C before you change/disconnect battery or alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtimer Posted February 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Carlos at Servicio Auto Electrico Hidalgo # 440-1 Riberas rebuilds alternators amoung other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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