wich alternator

[greasyhog]

http://rep.speedycarparts.com/parts/...rnator&dp=true

there are two alternators from bosch at this site....one is 344.04 and the other 134.52. i have a 200 olds intrigue with the headlight flicker problem and am looking into a different alternator and heard read here that these work....so which one do i get or does it not matter.

[GTP Dad]

Go with the $134 one. Same amps just one is AC not Bosch. I am certain that they will give you at least a 90 day warranty with either.

[panzer dragoon]

That Bosch for the Intrigue is cheap. I asked NAPA and I think they wanted $700 -which I rightfully thought was insane. At one time this was the only fix that worked for the Intrigue alternator.

Are you sure it's your Alternator and not a bad connection/corrosion.

Read up here because there is a redesign part # for the alternator. Do a search of the Intrigue forum part for "alternator"

[greasyhog]

i read around and i get the dimming headlights and the fan slows down when its doin it...mostly when its cold.....im gonna check the alternator to make sure it isnt a newer one cause i got it used

[panzer dragoon]

some people swear by the piece of cardboard trick especially in the Winter. It's on the Intrigue forum somewhere.

[kimbo99]

The stock 3.5L alternator p/n is 10464395, and the new non-flickering alternator is p/n 10464469. Now, on gmpartsdirect.com the stock alternator is $175, and the non flickering one is $115, seems strange.

Installing an alternator is a big job. If your only reason to replace the alternator is to get rid of headlight flicker, then consider installing a car audio “power capacitor” to see if it stops the flickering of your stock alternator. These large capacitors (0.5 farads to above 10 farads) are common items on high power car stereos that limit clipping of deep bass notes which require large system power for short duration. I used to have headlight flicker but have not had any for about a year, but if I did, I would try the power capacitor fix first. You can mount a large tubular capacitor under the hood latch. I don’t know what size capacitor would be sufficient, but have a feeling a 1.0 farad capacitor would be fine. I’ve seen these power capacitors on ebay for $20 (0.5F) to $80 (3.5F). The capacitor would be connected in parallel with the battery/alternator output. Just make sure to charge the capacitor slowly (by connecting something like a light bulb in series until the bulb goes out which means the capacitor is fully charged), because if you connect the uncharged capacitor to your system it will be like connecting to a dead short.

[greasyhog]

hmmm...one would be cheaper and install sounds much easier....everything i need come with the capicator?

[kimbo99]

Intalling the capacitor is far easier than installing a new alternator. The capacitor can be secured with nylon tie wraps under the front hood latch, and then I would use 8 AWG wire to connect the negative to a chassis or engine ground, and the positive to the alternator output or the connector post that is above the battery where you have to pinch together the red plastic cover to gain access.