Volvo AWD Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 12/2002

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

850 alternator -- OEM or not?

posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Mon Jun 23 06:29 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I'd spend the extra cash and go OEM. Better quality, better warranty (1 yr, unlimited miles).
If the cheaper unit fails soon after its warranty expires (maybe 90 days?), you'll be re-spending the cash again, not to mention the hassle and maybe being stranded.






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New 850 alternator -- OEM or not?
posted by  someone claiming to be Dan in NY  on Mon Jun 23 04:55 CST 2003 >


<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.