billydpowe

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The reader said the voltage regulator failed, rebuilt alt, 144$, new VR 147$
so I bit the bullet and replaced the alt. because I have somewhere to go tomorrow..

now I am wondering to keep (core 77$) the old one and put a new VR in it.. ??

any thoughts??

edit- I found a new VR on ebay for 20$, that would make a working alternator for 97$ any takers?
I am going to return it saturday 5/5..

RA40

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If you don't mind having a spare and it taking up garage space.

mspearl95

Core it. Unless you just want to fix it to get the experience of replacing the VR. It doesn't really seem cost effective tho, if the VR costs more than a rebuilt alt.

Have you taken the brushes out to see how worn they are?

imspencer

Bill,
The question I would ask is if there would be a savings to another member needing an alternator in the future.
enjoy,
=spencer

dashan

Bill,
You move from a 98--00 LS to a 96 LS. How do you like 96LS more than you do with the 98-00 LS?

billydpowe

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it is not that I like the 96 MORE than the 99, I kept my wifes 99 (perfect car) for trips, & etc.
I sold mine and bought the 96 because they are a very strong Lexus, and I could buy it and bank 4000$.... now you see what I like "more", $$$$$$$$ and I am still driving a Lexus..
cheers!!