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So how long does the V90 Alternator last and when do I need to do brushes / bearings? S90-V90

posted by  DanR on  Tue Oct 13 05:15 CST 2009
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I have over 343,000 miles on my alternator. The brushes were replaced at around 300,000.

Bearings are still sound. The item that is wearing out is the armature. The brushes have worn away about 75% of the metal around the armature, eventually it will short, out once it wears to the shaft.

DanR 343,000 miles (109,000 on the new engine)
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DanR






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