R3mR staying a bit longer

macabethiel · 20-11-2011, 06:10

Well I was all fired up to buy a Grand Cherokee 3.0 diesel auto when my R3mR would not start due to flat battery.

The alternator was not charging so my local man removed the unit and it turned out it was a re-furbished unit by Rotating Electrics or something similar.

Sent to local alternator repair man who found the rectifier pack was 'fried'.

Failed as it was a 120 amp/h alternator fitted with a 80 amp/h rectifier sometime before I bought the motor 3 and a bit years ago!

When I started to look closer at the Jeep I was interested in I decided to stay with the devil I know.

No doubt this might change if she costs me any more in repairs in the next 6 months. This year has been expensive with new glow plugs, all rear suspension bushes, rear shockers and other little oddments.

(RIP) PLANK · 20-11-2011, 16:53

I'm glad you are staying

20-11-2011, 06:10	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	R3mR staying a bit longer Well I was all fired up to buy a Grand Cherokee 3.0 diesel auto when my R3mR would not start due to flat battery. The alternator was not charging so my local man removed the unit and it turned out it was a re-furbished unit by Rotating Electrics or something similar. Sent to local alternator repair man who found the rectifier pack was 'fried'. Failed as it was a 120 amp/h alternator fitted with a 80 amp/h rectifier sometime before I bought the motor 3 and a bit years ago! When I started to look closer at the Jeep I was interested in I decided to stay with the devil I know. No doubt this might change if she costs me any more in repairs in the next 6 months. This year has been expensive with new glow plugs, all rear suspension bushes, rear shockers and other little oddments.

20-11-2011, 16:53	#2
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	I'm glad you are staying