Shopping for a reasonable price on an alternator for my 04 'S' I see there are a whole lot of alternators to choose from.
Power Select, TYC, Valeo. Then there are the remanufactured ones - Bosch, Acdelco, Pure Energy, OEM ($309), Denso and Remy.
What one do I need?

 

They all have a 1-year guarantee - rebuilt or new. Purely from a cost perspective, rebuilt makes more sense because they're very likely to last well beyond a year.

 

Which one would be the better one among the list?

 

I installed a AC Delco this summer. Had an issue with the first Delco took it in and was replaced with a good one. Counter guy mentioned it has a “lifetime” warranty. Not sure if that helps your decision process. As I recall there is a member here selling a new Denso. I can look him up if you like. I found him his user name is phoR53

 

I only use and recommend the Denso as I've seen many issues with other brands and even taken off brand new other brand ones that didn't work.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/altern...-cooper-s.html

 

That would be great.

 

We are on year two with the second O’Reilly reman. Since I needed it quick, I paid $180.

The first one gave up after just 3 weeks. The second alt was a denso and was in better rebuilt condition. Who knows how long it will last...

It does have a lifetime warranty so we fully intend to utilize it when the time comes.

 

Ditto...
I had to get the one before this Denso quick, so had to get a reman. Delco, only lasted about 2500 miles before it started coming apart internally and sparking from the parts inside touching while rotating. (And yes, I'll agree that a new Delco probably wouldn't have had this problem, but most people don't want to pay that price, if they can find an actual new one.)

 

Sorry guys, I am deleting this post. I thought I was replying to a starter motor thread. disregard my previous post please

 

Go to autozone 180 for it and life time warranty bout a dealer one last 6 mounths