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stevec · 05-23-2008, 01:39 PM

My son has a 92 Hatch with a B16a swap in it
I think his alternator just went out and I need to know what kind of alternator do I buy for it... like at autozone or kragens

he said it is important to know that it is OBD1

can you help me?
I need to know what to ask for when I go to the auto parts store to buy the new alternator

Thanks a bunch!
Steve

AHHVTEC · 05-23-2008, 01:44 PM

tell them for a 1995 del sol with a dohc b16 in it

get_nick · 05-23-2008, 01:47 PM

have the battery tested first. might be able to save some money.

AHHVTEC · 05-23-2008, 01:54 PM

yea just test them both to make sure

BrutalB83 · 05-23-2008, 02:01 PM

You'll probably want to ask for a distributor from a pre-96 Del Sol VTEC. As far as I know that's the only car that had a B16 in the US before the 99-00 Civic Si. OBD2 started in 96, so you should be safe asking for one that's pre-96...

get_nick · 05-23-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrutalB83

You'll probably want to ask for a distributor from a pre-96 Del Sol VTEC. As far as I know that's the only car that had a B16 in the US before the 99-00 Civic Si. OBD2 started in 96, so you should be safe asking for one that's pre-96...

he's looking for an alternator nto a dizzy

stevec · 05-23-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by get_nick

have the battery tested first. might be able to save some money.

thanks for all the quick replies!
you guys are great

We put a different battery and it started but the battery light was on, then it died while he was driving it

he had degreased the engine compartment and when he started the car a bunch of smoke came out of the alternator, that's the day it stopped working

seriously... thanks again!
Steve

get_nick · 05-23-2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevec

he had degreased the engine compartment and when he started the car a bunch of smoke came out of the alternator, that's the day it stopped working

haha, oops. sometimes you have to learn the hard way.

edit: on that note, make sure when cleaning he stays away from the distributor also. that is an expensive and annoying part to have to replace.

BrutalB83 · 05-23-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by get_nick

he's looking for an alternator nto a dizzy

Woops! My bad!

Same thing applies though, for replacement parts look into the pre-96 Del Sol VTEC...

stevec · 05-23-2008, 03:06 PM

thanks again guys

autozone has one for 140 bucks
a kid here has one that he says pretty sure is good for 40 bucks

rdomeck · 05-24-2008, 07:55 PM

I have had nothing but bad luck out of Autozone's electrical parts. Try for a NAPA. Yeah the have a lifetime warranty, but you will spend your lifetime replacing them!

05-23-2008, 01:39 PM	#1
stevec Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	need a little help - Thanks! My son has a 92 Hatch with a B16a swap in it I think his alternator just went out and I need to know what kind of alternator do I buy for it... like at autozone or kragens he said it is important to know that it is OBD1 can you help me? I need to know what to ask for when I go to the auto parts store to buy the new alternator Thanks a bunch! Steve

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BrutalB83 Brutal Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Age: 26 Posts: 7,831 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 191	You'll probably want to ask for a distributor from a pre-96 Del Sol VTEC. As far as I know that's the only car that had a B16 in the US before the 99-00 Civic Si. OBD2 started in 96, so you should be safe asking for one that's pre-96... __________________ If you find something I say helpful, please send some rep my way! Also, DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums so we can all benefit from the answers. I will NOT respond to tech-related PMs... PSN Network ID: BrutalB83

05-24-2008, 07:55 PM	#11
rdomeck Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Anything with 4 wheels Rep Power: 5	I have had nothing but bad luck out of Autozone's electrical parts. Try for a NAPA. Yeah the have a lifetime warranty, but you will spend your lifetime replacing them! __________________ 1987 CRX Si-Stock 1998 Civic-B18C 2001 Suburban 2500-8.1 Big Block 1915 Model T Speedster-Original 1974 914 Porsche-Somewhat Original Unlimited class 125cc Shifter kart Previous toys 1985 CRX Si-D stock Champion 1986 CRX Si-Daily driver 1984 Wagoner-Tow vehicle 1968 Formula Vee 1995 Tahoe-Tow vehicle 1976 911-track car project 1986 CRX Si- Rust bucket for parts 1982 Dodge Rampage-Kind of still have in pieces 1989 Civic-DX 1984 GTI 1966 Ranchero 1984 Civic Hatch 1971 Karman Ghia


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AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,380 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 272	tell them for a 1995 del sol with a dohc b16 in it

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AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,380 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 272	yea just test them both to make sure

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stevec Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	thanks again guys autozone has one for 140 bucks a kid here has one that he says pretty sure is good for 40 bucks

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