Alternator: Autozone Duralast

[tonycarreon]

bought an alternator last year from o'reillys and it seems to be fine. the brand on the box / tag was "Ultima" but it's really just a bosch (OEM) alternator that's been reman'd

i would imagine the duralast would be the same.

**edit**

reading the autozone website confirms this.

from their product page for the duralast alternator...


Part Number: 15493
Weight: 14.79 lbs
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Notes: 120 Amp alternator* With manual transmission * Premium reman
Unit Manufacturer: Bosch
Amperage: 120 A.
Pulley Type: 6S clutch pulley
Fan: Internal
Regulator: Internal

[jcb986]

Contact Jeff at Suncoast Porsche in Sarasota, FL....they usually have the best deals on Porsche parts....personally, I would only use a Porsche replacement. Cheaper than screwing up your electrical system since Porsche touchy in that area.

[coreseller]

Although this happened nearly two decades ago, here is my experience with Autozone replacement parts; Due to the fact I was flat broke then, I cheaped out and bought the lowest priced fuel pump and water pump that my GM vehicle was in need of, yes from Autozone. Fuel pump lasted 2 weeks (breaking down requiring tow) and the water pump lasted 3 months (leak through impeller bearing, changed it myself). Getting the BBB and Ohio AG involved with my complaint netted me my money back but some lessons are never forgotten.

[Mike_Yi]

I've had a similar experience with "re-manufactured" parts. I had a reman alternator in my old Firebird. I had to replace it every six months. Luckily, in that car it was a 20 minute job, not like the Boxster. I eventually got tired of it and bought one from GM.

[Norminhouston]

Why not take the old alternator and have an alt shop rebuild it?

[dghii]

...but I did buy one of their fuel pumps to replace my Bosch pump on my Alfa Spider. The pump was in stock locally for $159 versus ordering the Bosch unit for $280 through an Alfa supplier. As my car was on the side of the road, I decided to try the Autozone unit. The pump has been on the car for 4 years without an issue and is much quieter than the OEM part.

There is nothing unique about a Boxster alternator.

[vath2001]

My thoughts on aftermarket vs OEM:
The OEM died after how many mile/years? and its replacment costs $$$. If you go "rebuild" they normally give you a lifetime warranty and my luck has been about 98% to the good. That's replacing alternators, water pump, starters, brake calipers in everything from Ford, Chevy, Honda, Subaru, Benz. So I am not afraid of AutoZOne, OReilly or Joe's garage.
Just my thoughts, not yours.