On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 05:18:16 GMT, Blah blah > wrote:

>In article >,
says...
>> Do i need a new generator? If so, are they easy to install? I also
>> recently installed a new serpentine belt,
>>
>>
>
> Sounds very likely. Some parts places will check it at no charge. There
>are core exchanges. Make sure you get one with a lifetime warranty.
>Charge your battery up prior to running your car with a new alt. Low or
>bad batteries will work alternators hard.

Good advice! I'll second that on a bad alt. killing a battery or vice
versa. Also, when I changed out the alt. on my 97 sl1, it was a very
tedious job since the power steering pump had to be removed and was
very difficult to reach the back connections on the alt. with one
hand, since I had no lift available and had to use jacks etc. But, it
was cheaper for me to do it myself vs. the $400 Saturn dealer quoted.
MR