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Post by jpele21 on Apr 12, 2015 20:38:39 GMT -5
Well, the time has come and I figured it was going to happen sooner or later. Few weeks ago I had a battery go completely dead on me and I just figured since it wouldn't hold charge that it was the battery. Replaced it and the car ran well for good 2 months. I have the flickering lights problem and today...after many months of flicker lights I had the car lose all power over a course of 10 miles. It seemed to only charge for a period of time and then stop. Gauges went funky, window wipers slow, and turn signal made tach go to 0 each time it hit. Of course, I pull over and think I can make it home after some checking it over. Long story short I stall and get towed to my house. Question...which alternator are you guys putting into the 3.5L? I am in Hawaii so I don't have a lot of options. O'Reilly has the following: www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/ULT1/13692/01468.oap?year=2003&make=Mitsubishi&model=Montero%2BSport&vi=1417272&ck=Search_01468_1417272_-1&pt=01468&ppt=C0330I pulled the old alternator out and of course it has the oil on it ( I knew before pulling it would).  Thoughts on the replacements you guys are using would be great. Jeff |
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Post by ES_97Sport on Apr 13, 2015 13:37:14 GMT -5
... Question...which alternator are you guys putting into the 3.5L? I am in Hawaii so I don't have a lot of options. O'Reilly has the following: .... 3.0L and 3.5L are the same alternators - there's no difference so no point in getting one over the other. I've used the AutoZone off and on. Seemed to work okish but its been a few years now. They're all being 'remanufactured' out of the country (usually China), so ... don't know if makes any difference where you get one. I started using Quality Power 175A high output alternators on my big Sport. So far I've been real happy with them. Otherwise, I only use Mitsu OEM alternators. I have better things to do than spend my time replacing alternators and replacing AGM batteries is expensive. Edward |
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Post by dclambertt on Apr 13, 2015 15:06:23 GMT -5
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Post by jpele21 on Apr 14, 2015 0:57:11 GMT -5
So I ended up getting the O'Reilly Auto "Ultima" alternator. I was pleasantly surprised that it was retrofitted with a oil shield on the top side of the alternator. They also included a bulletin stating that the Montero Sport has the leaky cam seal and you should fix that instead of changing out alternators multiple times over the years.
I think it will be good enough to get me through.
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Post by dclambertt on Apr 14, 2015 13:07:28 GMT -5
That's pretty cool that they offer a shield. Can you post a pic of it?
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Post by jpele21 on Apr 15, 2015 1:15:47 GMT -5
Yah...I should have just taken one when it was off....
I got the car up and running. World of difference
BTW the pulsating lights are gone...voltage regulator & alternator we going bad for sure
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Post by dclambertt on Apr 15, 2015 16:56:42 GMT -5
Yup, I know what you mean. Now it's a matter of how long it will last.
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Post by jpele21 on Apr 16, 2015 2:18:17 GMT -5
Looks like the last one only made it for 1 year...and about 12000 miles
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Post by colted on Apr 16, 2015 8:30:35 GMT -5
I'll try to ask the shop where the're getting their alts.....mine's going 4 years now and still working with all the leaks I have in my monty or I may be just lucky...  |
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Post by dclambertt on Apr 16, 2015 16:00:03 GMT -5
I bought some hi temp 3" aluminum "tape" and stuck a square over the top of my new alt. without sealing the ventilation openings. Hope that keeps any future oil leaks out if they ever show up.
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Post by jpele21 on Apr 17, 2015 1:20:52 GMT -5
little hard to see but the black is much like your tape idea. Attachments:
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Post by dclambertt on Apr 17, 2015 15:07:10 GMT -5
Ya that is hard to see. Is it a metal shield that bolts into place?
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Post by jpele21 on Apr 18, 2015 4:33:46 GMT -5
Its a piece of plastic that bolts onto the back....I dont know how much it will help but I guess I will see.
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Post by russiankid on Apr 18, 2015 7:58:46 GMT -5
My cam seal has been leaking onto the alternator for god knows how long and its still working fine, but now that I've said that it will probably fail haha. I've been putting off pulling the timing belt and replacing the seals.
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Post by jpele21 on Apr 18, 2015 13:22:45 GMT -5
Well mine has been leaking a long time...2 alternators ago it lasted for about 3 years..the last alternator only made it 1 year  |
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