Alternator Question.

["therealdmcvegas <DMCVegas@xxxx>" <DMCVegas@xxxx>]

<SNIP>
> And before changing the alternator - clean all the contacts first, 
replace
> nuts and washers and don't forget the carbon brushes in the 
alternator -
> cost about 5 bucks and one hour of work to replace them when worn 
(probably
> after 50k miles or so, mine after 35k miles !)and give your 
alternator the
> chance to work properly. A "better" alternator won't solve your 
connection
> problems !
> 
> My two cents on car hifi...
> 
> Elvis & 6548

That brings up an interesting point. On both alternators that I've 
had, I will end up with a low-voltage problem whenever I drive thru 
puddles of water. I was also reading up on another site about the PRV 
in the Eagle Premier, and it mentioned that the alternator on the 
bottom of the motor is not an ideal place to be mounted. It also went 
on to speak about installing a splash sheild, or having one 
fabricated. Does anyone have an imput onto this? Specificly if on was 
ever made available for the Volvo 260, or 760 V6 that could be 
installed onto the DeLorean? Runoff water here is pretty groady, and 
my last alternator was caked on with road grime. So I'd like to 
extend the life of this one far beyond it's warranty.

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"