Any point keeping……….

FLYING BANANA · 27th October 2023, 15:50

…………………….. old and used alternators/starter motors/turbo’s? There are various other bits that are just sitting the garage collecting spiders and dust.

VVC-Geeza · 27th October 2023, 16:33

I don't bother any more Bob,you can never be sure of their condition.I think you asked about getting a spare turbo reconditioned some months ago,the cost is £200+ and DMGRS have brand new ones for £300.May as well just buy new in my opinion.

FLYING BANANA · 27th October 2023, 16:51

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

I don't bother any more Bob,you can never be sure of their condition.I think you asked about getting a spare turbo reconditioned some months ago,the cost is £200+ and DMGRS have brand new ones for £300.May as well just buy new in my opinion.

Sounds about right. Looks like a trip to the tip is on the cards.

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 27th October 2023, 16:58

Bob you may find that there is value in them for scrap.
I know electric motors can be weighed in for scrap value due to the copper windings, alternators are essentially the same, and fetch a better price per kg than simple low grade mixed scrap metal.

FLYING BANANA · 27th October 2023, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Andy_with_a_screwdriver

Bob you may find that there is value in them for scrap.
I know electric motors can be weighed in for scrap value due to the copper windings, alternators are essentially the same, and fetch a better price per kg than simple low grade mixed scrap metal.

Ok. Thanks for the information.

YHT · 4th November 2023, 17:16

Mmm. In Ipswich there is an outfit that will test and repair car electric bit like starter motors, alternators etc. Havent taken a R75 bit to them but did an alternator off a Montego diesel that I was transplanting into a Series landrover. They declared it duff (alowed me to watch them put it on a test rig) but had a replacement and fitted the pulley etc on the new one. About £85 last year or so if my memory isnt too fuzzy.

FLYING BANANA · 4th November 2023, 18:13

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Originally Posted by YHT

Mmm. In Ipswich there is an outfit that will test and repair car electric bit like starter motors, alternators etc. Havent taken a R75 bit to them but did an alternator off a Montego diesel that I was transplanting into a Series landrover. They declared it duff (alowed me to watch them put it on a test rig) but had a replacement and fitted the pulley etc on the new one. About £85 last year or so if my memory isnt too fuzzy.

Too late, all gone to the scrappers.

Briodyjl01 · 4th November 2023, 22:25

I wouldn’t get rid as some places ask for an exchange unit like they do with callipers. Always worth while keeping.

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