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"Daniel J. Stern" > writes:
> > > I'm curious Dan. Since the alternator was cooked, was there any core > > trade-in value on it towards the new one? > > That's the funny part -- there was not a SINGLE usable piece on that > alternator. The rotor, stator and all other internals were thoroughly > barbecued and the housings had sustained severe heat damage (rear) and the > spun bearing (front). Nevertheless, Canadian Tire did deduct the core > value from the final bill. A very expensive doorstop for a remanufacturing > plant somewhere. I can't remember the last time I had a core inspected -- it seems like the rebuilders have decided it isn't worth trying to get retailers' counter people to fight with customers over the value, and just accept that a certain percentage of their cores will be worthless. I've got a steering box on the way from Firm Feel (it wasn't the pump... wish I'd seen Steve's email about testing it before I had the replacement on special order), and they've promised me the core value on my old box sight unseen. -- Joseph J. Pfeiffer, Jr., Ph.D. Phone -- (505) 646-1605 Department of Computer Science FAX -- (505) 646-1002 New Mexico State University http://www.cs.nmsu.edu/~pfeiffer |
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> >>I'm curious Dan. Since the alternator was cooked, was there any core >>trade-in value on it towards the new one? > See the other thread about someone getting a "rebuilt" master cylinder with a notch broken out of the gasket sealing surface.... That should tell you how closely "cores" get inspected. Wouldnt surprise me if some of the trashed parts from Dans alternator made it into "rebuilt" parts and were sold. :-( |
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