Are you sure it's the alternator and not something else?

No idea on cost but they are relatively easy to replace. On a relatively
clean engine, that hasn't been mangled by backyard experts, the changeover
should take less than an hour. I suspect a mechanic would charge for the
whole hour so, say $50-60 plus the part itself.

Normally much cheaper but the quality can vary from "reco black" (simple
repaint/clean of an old but working altenator) to a full overhaul with
whatever new parts were deemed necessary.

My only thoughts are that most reco alternators were reco'd because
something was wrong with them in the first place. If you can afford it buy
the new part but second hand will suffice if the saving is there.

ED Falcon was the last model fitted the Australian built Bosch alternator. I
suggest you contact your local Bosch authorised service agent and discuss
the options with him

http://www.bosch.com.au/sst/Service.asp?ProductWorld=sst2

FF

if your broke a wreckers , is the brush / rectifier stack good ?
new ones are scary :_)

i recently replaced my eb2 japanese alternater with an ed bocsh moderl from
a wreckers out on the warrago high way out near gatton it had the adaptoer
connector and all and only cost about $50 easy to fit same brackets and all
and has been going good for 5 months
or you could spend a small fortune at an auto elec

col

For anyone who cares, or for someone searching Google Groups in the future:

I got my current one reconditioned, it cost $200 approximately in parts
(the rectifier was buggered too, which was $110 out of the $200), plus
$130 in labour). Comes with a 12 month warranty.

I don't know if the price is great or not, but I was very impressed by
the friendliness & service of the place who did it for me: Steadfast
Automotive on Riversdale Road in Surrey Hills, Melbourne.

Cheers,
Matt

Well all I can say is that my alternator was stuffed in my EB, and I
replaced the thing myself for a miserable $160