[MR2] [MR2 NW] Alternator help?

[Byron]

  Johnson Controls makes the batteries for Costco, or at least they did 
when I bought one last year. I had one of their starting batteries last 
over eight years in normal usage.

Byron

On 08/14/10 10:27 PM, Dennis McFayden wrote:
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> Just a comment about the battery. I have had very good performance from batteries from Costco. That is the Kirkland brand name. In a MK1 they last for more than 7 years. Of course I have no idea who really makes the battery but they can't be that bad for the price.
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> I think we also have the same battery is a couple of the family MK2s.
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> As far as an alternator goes I have my own opinion on that subject that I am sure will raise an unwanted discussion. The alternator in my own '87 MK1 has lasted for more than 10 years. It was a Kragen lifetime alternator. I suppose it also has about 120K miles. I figure that isn't a bad thing. Of course the MK1 NA is the easiest alternator to replace. The MK1 SC is a pain, much worse than the MK2 turbo. I have no experience with a MK2 NA so can't comment on that car. Also the MK1 SC is a very difficult alternator to find an aftermarket replacement. I would highly recommend the OEM for that car.
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